Ancient Greece

What word best describes the land of the Greek peninsula?

• rocky and mountainous
• flat
• desert
• rolling plains

Greece is a peninsula which means

• a mountain range with a river running through it. 
• land surrounded by water on three sides
• an area with major rivers running through it
• a very mountainous region

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The ancient Greeks were  

• Monotheistic  
• Polytheistic
• Atheist
• Scientologist

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The ruler of all the Greek gods was... 

• Poseidon.
• Ares.  
• Zeus.
• Athena.  

What does the word "Democracy" mean?

• "rule by the government"
• "rule by the many"
• "rule by the wealthy"
• "rule by the people"

_{Greek has many _________that are like mini countries.}

• counties
• city-states
• provinces
• parishes

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

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A militaristic city-state where boys were trained from an early age to fight.

• Athens
• Delphi
• Corinth
• Sparta

Who could vote in Ancient Athens?

• Only male citizens
• Only female citizens
• Both male and female citizens

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does the term “Hellenistic” mean?

• It means the spreading of Greek animals following the death of Alexander the Great.
• It means the spreading of Greek culture following the death of Alexander the Great.
• It means the spreading of Greek culture following the death of Pericles.

Why did the Greeks think that myths, epics, and fables were important?

• They often provided money for the rich.
• They had nothing else to do.
• They often taught lessons and values.
• They often taught people how to read.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9