Ancient Greece

City-state that glorified the individual, encouraged education and physical fitness

This was the one unifying aspect of early Greek city-states.

This was the first official Greek city-state.

Political unit that included a city and its surrounding lands/countryside.

To rally against Persia, all the Greek city-states formed the __ League.

Who was the father of Alexander the Great?

In an attempt to get back at Athens for their dominance, Sparta joined with this past enemy

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Greek city-states?

Alexander's generals called themselves kings, thus starting monarchies and ending ___ governing

This was the common enemy of all Greek city-states.

Battle of ___ is when 7000 Greeks held off 180,000 Persians for 2 days-300 Spartans were brave

God of the Underworld, married to Persephone, brother of Zeus & Poseidon.

In what region did Alexander the Great originate?

This Greek city-state looked down on personal wealth, trade and discouraged travel.

Alexander's empire was divided after his death into how many regions?

Before participating in the Olympics, all Greek athletes had to do what?

The single winner of the Olympics received this for his victory.

Alex named over 70 cities after himself.  Most of these were called...

Lord of the sky, ruler of Mt. Olympus, married to Hera & hurler of thunderbolts.

Battle of __ when outnumber Athenians defeated Persians & Pheidippides ran 26 miles to tell it

Which Greek God was honored at the start of the ancient Olympics?

In Athens, one had to be a land-owning male to be this.

Which empire did Alexander and Philip both want to conquer?

At what age was Alexander when he became king?

The god war, son of Hera & Zeus--known as the cruelest of all Olympians.

The Minoan civilization ended in 1 of 3 ways-- which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

League formed by Sparta and its allies to fight against Athens when it began to dominate Greece

Greek word for "city" surrounding a fort and its surrounding countryside

Militaristic city-state where military training is at age 7, live in barracks & serve until 60

This term means "Greek-Like"

Who was the famous teacher of Alexander?

The god of fire and crafts; his main duty was to create armor and weapons for the gods

Greeks controlled straits surrounding the Med. &Black Seas-- this gave them the advantage of ..

Greek vs. Greek wars; Athens vs. Sparta, lasted 27 years.

Tactical formation of heavily-armed foot soldiers & created wall of shields to protect selves

___ eventually won the Peloponnesian War, making it so that ___ was no longer powerful

During the Peloponnesian War, who had the geographical advantage by having a powerful navy?

These 2 Greek gods/goddesses were twins.

How far east did Alexander's empire reach?

___ and water were two key geographical features of ancient Greece.

Which of the following was a Pentathlon event?

This was the race in armor of the Ancient Olympics; wore helmet, greaves & shield

The goddess of the hunt & protector of maidens. Her silver arrows kill men who aren't gentlemen

Goddess of springtime; daughter of Zeus & Demeter, kidnapped by Hades.

Goddess of love, beauty & fertility; "born" from sea foam & married to Hephaestus.

Forts created on a high hill in a Greek city-state.

Government: every male citizen participated directly in government decision-making by vote

God of the seas & oceans, brother to Zeus.

Alexander made a conscious effort to bring people and ideas together through his conquests

How many days were devoted to the Ancient Olympics?

10 year war between Mycenae and the city of Troy-- a wooden horse made an appearance.

Goddess of Wisdom & battle; she sprang from Zeus's head.

Messenger of the gods, he guides dead souls to the Underworld-- seen with winged shoes/hat