Greece Study Guide (Laird)

_____ Many modern-day countries elect politicians, instead of allowing all citizens to serve in the government.

_____ How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?

_____ Why do historians refer to a period of ancient Greek history as the Dark Age?

_____ Who was the goddess of wisdom and battle strategy in Greek mythology that was honored at the Parthenon?

_____ True or False: Athens was known for having a powerful army, while Sparta was known for having a powerful navy.

_____ Athenian women lived in a democracy and had fewer rights than Spartan women who did not live in a democracy.

_____ What is the name for the major gods and goddesses from Greek mythology?

_____ Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all famous leaders in which academic field of study?

_____ How did Sparta's relationship with the helots affect the development of its society?

T or F Athenian democracy excluded women, children, immigrants, and enslaved people from participating government.

Which city-state in ancient Greece experienced several government changes and eventually became the first democracy

_____ Which of the following were major goods produced in ancient Greece?

_____ Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?

_____ How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?

_____ What were the powers of the god named Zeus in Greek mythology?

_____ How was Sparta able to win the Peloponnesian War?