Topic 5: Ancient Greece

rational thinking

government in which a king or queen exercises central power

Who often were the Greek Olympics held?

Which of the following was true of the Ancient Greek Olympics?

city-state in ancient Greece

narrow water passage

Who won the Peloponnesian Wars?

Which of the following is true about Athens?

Which of the following was NOT an epic poem written by Homer?

government headed by a privileged minority or upper class

Which of the following is true of the Spartans?

Which city-state focused heavily on their military?

government in which the people hold the ruling power

someone who seeks to understand and explain life

murder of a public figure, usually for political reasons

ruler who gained power by force

lawmaking body

group of people with authority to make a decision in a legal case

Who is known as the greatest Greek poet of all time?

Who fought in the Peloponnesian Wars?

government in which ruling power belongs to a few people

Where did the gods live in Greek mythology?

Who conquered Greece after the Peloponnesian Wars?

Which of the following is true of today's Olympic games?