Ancient Greece - Chapter 9

A famous poet and one of the earliest Greek writiers.

All of the Greek leaders would probably approve the type of democracy in the US execpt

Brillant elected leader who led Athens government from 460 BC to 429 AD.

Why did many ancient Greeks visit the oracle at Delphi?

A body of stories about gods and heroes.

The citizens in early democracy of Athens voted by writing on paper.

Apollo was the god of the __________________.

Because they lived on an island, the Mycenaeans spent much of their time at sea,

A Greek famous for his fables

Hera is the king of the gods.

Which does NOT describe the democracy in Athens?

Which of the following activities did NOT take place in the agora?

In what way were the Mycenaeans different from Minoans?

An age marked by great achievement.

Short stories that teach the reader life lessons or give advice on how to live.

How was democracy in ancient Greece different from our form of democractic government?

Which of following best describes a representative democracy?

Which show that Greeks strongly influenced our language?

A leader who uses force to hold power.

The Minoans and the _________________ helped shaped later Greek cultures.

The _______________ tells the story of the last years of the Trojan War.

Because travelling by land was difficult, the Greeks

All of the following cities began as Greek colonies except

The _________________ Sea lies to the east of Greek mainland.

A high hill that often had a fortress on top.

The ancient Greeks believe ________________ caused events like thunder and earthquakes.

Which best descibes a lyric poem?

Everyone who lived in a city-state lived inside the city walls.

It was natural for Greeks to produce works of literature because they enjoyed myths & stories

People who have the right to participate in goverment.

Rich landowners