Greece Review Basketball Two Teams Each student must answer the question given to them. You will have 5 seconds to consult with your team before you must answer. Easy questions=1 point Hard questions=2points If you get it correct, you shoot for the extra point
What form of government was present in Athens?
Democracy was practiced in Athens.
Why was Athens considered a direct democracy?
Athens could vote directly on issues, they did not elect representatives to do it for them.
Why was Athenian government considered limited?
Women, slaves and non-citizens were not allowed to vote.
What is the name of the temple dedicated to Athena in Athens?
The Parthenon was dedicated to Athena.
What Greek city state was known for its military strength?
Sparta was known for its military strength.
What was the purpose of the Olympic games?
The purpose of the Olympic games was to honor the gods.
What are two ways that Greeks were united?
All Greek city states: Spoke Greek Participated in the Olympics Believed in the same Gods Had similar cultural values
How did Greek art reflect idealism and realism?
Greek sculptures look like real people but show what the Greeks believed to be the perfect form.
What group of early Greeks lived on the island of Crete?
The early Greeks who lived on the island of Crete were the Minoans.
What Greek scientist invented the lever and pulley (as well as many other useful inventions)?
Archimedes invented the lever and the pulley.
What Greek mathematician is known as the father of modern geometry?
Euclid is known as the father of modern geometry.
What philosopher was put on trial for questioning the gods (and everything)?
Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” showing that he believed all things in life should be questioned.
What war did the Greeks fight with a mighty empire across the Aegean Sea from them?
The Greeks united to defeat the Persians in the Persian War. Athens became too proud, which led to more conflict between the Greek city- states.
What war was fought between Athens and Sparta because Athens was seen as too powerful?
Athens and the Delian League fought Sparta and the Peloponnesian League in the Peloponnesian War. Sparta won!
What are the two explanations of why the Trojan War began?
1.Helen was stolen from the King of Sparta. 2.Control of Trade along the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits.
How did Greece’s geography affect its development?
1.Greeks relied on the sea for trade and food. 2. Greek city-states developed in the valleys between the mountains.
What is an archipelago? AND give an example of one.
An archipelago is a chain of islands. Examples are Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines, the Greek islands, etc.
What new civilization developed because of the conquest of Alexander the Great?
Hellenism developed because of Alexander the Great.
What four cultures blended to create Hellenism?
Hellenism blended Greek, Persian, Egyptian and Indian culture. (Many historians say that the spread of Greek culture was Alexander’s greatest achievement.)
What was significant about the Neolithic Revolution?
Humans began to farm during the Neolithic Revolution.
What is a “blueprint” or general plan of how a group of people act, dress and eat the way they do?
This “blueprint” of how people act, dress and eat is called culture!
As Alexander the Great built his empire, he encouraged people to learn new things from each other. Where or who did he gain this appreciation of learning from?
He gained this appreciation of learning from his teacher Aristotle.
What Greek doctor is known as the father of modern medicine?
Hippocrates was a doctor who studied illness and devised cures. He also wrote an oath doctors still take today!
What legal system was developed in ancient Babylon that is still well- known today for its harsh rules?
The Hammurabi Code was developed in ancient Babylon.