Greece

Question 0

Architecture

Answer 0

The design of buildings

Question 1

Ancient

Answer 1

Long, long ago

Question 2

Contribution

Answer 2

The act of giving or doing something

Question 3

Government

Answer 3

A group of people who make rules and laws, carry out rules and laws, and decide if rules and laws have been broken.

Question 4

Laws

Answer 4

Rules people live by.

Question 5

Direct Democracy

Answer 5

A government in which people vote to make their own rules and laws.

Question 6

Representative Democracy

Answer 6

A government in which people vote for (elect) a smaller group of citizens to make the rules and laws for everyone - republican form of government.

Question 7

Characteristics

Answer 7

Different traits

Question 8

Economic specialization

Answer 8

Focusing on one product or service.

Question 9

Economic interdependencies

Answer 9

Two or more people depending on each other for goods and services.

Question 10

Ancient people made ____________________ that affect the present world.

Answer 10

contributions

Question 11

Contributions of Ancient Greece in architecture: _____________________

Answer 11

The Parthenon (columns)

Question 12

Contributions of Ancient Greece in government: _______________________

Answer 12

Birthplace of democracy (government by the people); a direct democracy

Question 13

Contributions of Ancient Greece in sports: ________________________

Answer 13

The Olympic Games

Question 14

Ancient Greece human characteristics:

1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________

Answer 14

1. Farmers
2. Shipbuilders
3. Traders

Question 15

Ancient Greece physical characteristics:

1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________

Answer 15

1. Located among mountains and hillsides
2. Surrounded by Mediterranean Sea
3. Limited rich soil

Question 16

Ancient Greece adaptations to environment:

1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________

Answer 16

1. Farmed on hillsides
2. Trading took place on the Mediterranean Sea
3. Small communities developed because of mountains

Question 17

Ancient Greece economic specialization:

1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________

Answer 17

1. Building ships
2. Farming
3. Making pottery

Question 18

Ancient Greece economic interdependencies:

1. _________________________

Answer 18

1. Traded with Egypt and other nearby communities

Question 19

The Ancient Greek civilization shares:

1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
4. _________________________

Answer 19

1. A written language
2. A system of government
3. Advances in arts and sciences
4. A common culture

Question 20

Greece is on the continent of _____________.

Answer 20

Europe

Question 21

Greece is bordered by the ________________________.

Answer 21

Mediterranean Sea

Question 22

Greece is what shape?

Answer 22

A peninsula

Question 23

Is Greece flat or hilly/mountainous?

Answer 23

hilly/mountainous

Question 24

Does Greece have rich soil?

Answer 24

No, it's limited in rich soil.

Question 25

Because of their surroundings, ancient Greeks had to ____________.

Answer 25

adapt

Question 26

Greek men did the following: 1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________ 4. ______________________

Answer 26

1. Went to school 2. Worked for physical strength 3. Were voting citizens 4. Played lyre and other instruments

Question 27

Greek women did the following: 1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________

Answer 27

1. Took care of children 2. Learned handicrafts 3. Did not vote

Question 28

The Olympic Games are held every ________ years.

Answer 28

Four

Question 29

The Olympic Games were to honor ____________.

Answer 29

Zeus

Question 30

The Olympic Games were held atop of _________________.

Answer 30

Mount Olympus

Question 31

Could men and women compete in the Olympics?

Answer 31

No, only men.

Question 32

Winners of Olympic Games wore a crown of ______________.

Answer 32

Olive leaves

Question 33

A democracy is where people ____________________________.

Answer 33

Vote on the issues that effect them.

Question 34

In architecture, the Greeks loved ________________.

Answer 34

Columns

Question 35

The most famous example of Greek architecture is the ___________________.

Answer 35

Parthenon

Question 36

The Parthenon sits ___________________.

Answer 36

High above the city.

Question 37

For religion, the Greeks believed in many ________. Examples are: 1. ______________________ 2. ______________________

Answer 37

Gods; Zeus and Athena

Question 38

In arts and sciences, the Greeks were: 1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________ 4. ______________________

Answer 38

1. Sculptors 2. Potters 3. Scientists 4. Great thinkers

Question 39

On which continent is Greece located?

Answer 39

Europe

Question 40

On what body of water is Greece located?

Answer 40

Mediterranean Sea

Question 41

Ancient Greece is known as the birthplace of _____________.

Answer 41

Democracy

Question 42

What types if art did the Greeks enjoy? 1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________ 4. ______________________

Answer 42

1. Painting 2. Music 3. Poetry 4. Sculpture

Question 43

What musical instruments did the Greeks enjoy playing?

Answer 43

Lyre

Question 44

What did the farmers grow? 1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________

Answer 44

1. Grapes 2. Olive trees 3. Corn

Question 45

What ports event began in 776 BC to honor Zeus?

Answer 45

Olympic Games

Question 46

How was the Greek government different than America's government?

Answer 46

Only men were citizens and were allowed to vote. Women could not vote.

Question 47

Where did boys learn? Where did girls learn?

Answer 47

``` Boys = school Girls = home ```

Question 48

What is another word for "rule by the people"?

Answer 48

Democracy

Question 49

What was the name of the small areas in Ancient Greece that had their own laws?

Answer 49

City-States

Question 50

Who did the Greeks believe had control over everything including weather?

Answer 50

Gods and goddesses

Question 51

What Greek temple was built for the goddess Athena?

Answer 51

The Parthenon

Question 52

Who was the ruler of all gods and lived on Mt. Olympus?

Answer 52

Zeus

Question 53

In what ways did the Greeks adapt to their environment? 1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________

Answer 53

1. They farmed on hillsides 2. Trading took place on the Mediterranean Sea 3. Small independent communities developed because of the many mountains

Question 54

What is the capital of Greece?

Answer 54

Athens

Question 55

What was the rival city/state that battled Athens to gain control of Greece?

Answer 55

Sparta

Question 56

What is an acropolis?

Answer 56

It means the upper city. An acropolis served as the site of assembly for political, social, and religious activity and discussion. The Acropolis at Athens contained temples, monuments, and the famed Parthenon.

Question 57

During what time period do we study Ancient Greece?

Answer 57

8th to 6th centuries BC

Question 58

Most citizens lived in large central areas called _________________.

Answer 58

??????

Question 59

Name the 3 types of columns used in Ancient Greek architecture? 1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________

Answer 59

1. Doric (plain) 2. Ionic (scrolls) 3. Corinthian (fancy)

Question 60

What did Ancient Greek architects use to hold up heavy roofs of buildings?

Answer 60

Columns

Question 61

What are the names of stories that people made up about gods and goddesses?

Answer 61

Myths

Question 62

Name 3 food crops? 1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________

Answer 62

1. Grapes 2. Olive trees 3. Corn