A description of education in ancient Greece includes that

boys began school at age six and continued until at least age fourteen

students used the Greek alphabet as they wrote on wax-coated tablets

boys from poorer families and also girls attended school

Homer's contribution to literature includes that

his epics emphasize the values heroes should have

his epics give glimpse into life and culture during the dark age of Greece

his works include the epic poems The Illiad and the Odyssey

were passed down by storytellers

tell stories about Greek gods and goddess or human heroes

remained unchanged from the original versions

were performed as a literary art form during religious festivals

were mostly about the gods and heroes

included the comedy and the tragedy

often had main characters that were animals that talked and acted as humans do

usually contain a moral in a closing statement

were stories that were written down

Achievements in math and science in ancient Greece include that

Pythagoras studied geometry and developed a theorem about the area of triangles

Archimedes advanced the development of pulleys

Hippocrates contributed to the study of astronomy

A description of athletic games in ancient Greece includes that athletes

who won were crowed with garlands

competed in events such as sprints, wrestling, discus throwing, and chariot races

Athens and Sparta fought in the Peloponnesian War. What are two confrontations and outcomes of the war?

Sparta besieged Athens, but the siege ended when a plague broke out.

The Spartan navy blocked the Hellespont, forcing Athens to surrender. Sparta won the war.

The historian Thucydides was a historian who witnessed the war.

People adopted Greek philosophy.

What were the consequences of the war?

People lost their lives and building were destroyed.

Sparta took control of Greece for about thirty years.

What contributions did Thucydides make to the history of Greece?

Thucydides was a historian who witnessed the Peloponnesian War.

Thucydides was a general in the war.

How did Thucydides contribute to the history of Greece?

He recorded one of Pericles's most famous speeches during the war.

He was able to write about the war from direct knowledge and careful research.

He was the best at architecture.

How did Alexander the Great spread Greek culture after he succeeded to the throne in Macedonia?

Alexander extended his rule and the conquered people began to adopt the Greek culture.

Alexander took control of the Greek army in order to pursue his dream of uniting the entire world under one empire.

Alexander recording of Pericles's speech spread to all of Macedonia.

People adopted the philosophy and took on the sculpture and poetry he created.

In what ways did Greek culture affect the ancient world?

People adopted Greek philosophy

People used Greek inventions, and learned from Greek scholars.

Greek art began to appear throughout the empire.

Greek became the common language of the people, allowing the Scripture to be translated into Greek.

What are some examples of how Greek contributions are seen in modern times?

Buildings use columns similar to those of ancient Greece

Greek contributions to drama are seen in theatre today.

People still appreciate sculpture and poetry that's similar to that of the Greeks.

Modern-day literature, science, math, and history show Greek influences.

Which Greek contribution is seen in modern times?

The Greek alphabet allowed the New Testament to give the history of Jesus.

The Greek alphabet helped spread the gospel throughout ancient Greece.

The Greek Alphabet is found in special cans of Spaghettio's.

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Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
Attacked cities and pirated ships

Minoans

Mycenaean

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30 sec • 1 pt

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
their civilizations ended when invaders conquered their fortresses

Minoans

Mycenaean

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

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30 sec • 1 pt

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
gained wealth from trading with other people

Minoans

Mycenaean

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
had large palaces that reflected wealthy and artistic people

Minoans

Mycenaean

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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Athens: New laws created a ___________________

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Athens: Justice was carried out by voters or___________________ who listened to a trial and decided if a person was guilty or innocent.

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Athens: Justice was carried out by voters or jurors who listened to a trial and decided if a person was __________or innocent.

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6th Grade Ch. 8 Ancient Greece BJU

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
Attacked cities and pirated ships

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
their civilizations ended when invaders conquered their fortresses

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
gained wealth from trading with other people

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
had large palaces that reflected wealthy and artistic people

Athens: New laws created a ___________________

Athens: Justice was carried out by voters or___________________ who listened to a trial and decided if a person was guilty or innocent.

Athens: Justice was carried out by voters or jurors who listened to a trial and decided if a person was __________or innocent.

Sparta: The government remained an ________________.

Sparta: The government was more concerned about having a strong ________ than the individual rights of people.

Sparta: The government was more concerned about having a strong army than the individual___________ of people.

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6th Grade Ch. 8 Ancient Greece BJU

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?Attacked cities and pirated ships

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?their civilizations ended when invaders conquered their fortresses

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?gained wealth from trading with other people

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?had large palaces that reflected wealthy and artistic people

Athens: New laws created a ___________________

Athens: Justice was carried out by voters or___________________ who listened to a trial and decided if a person was guilty or innocent.

Athens: Justice was carried out by voters or jurors who listened to a trial and decided if a person was __________or innocent.

Sparta: The government remained an ________________.

Sparta: The government was more concerned about having a strong ________ than the individual rights of people.

Sparta: The government was more concerned about having a strong army than the individual___________ of people.

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Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
Attacked cities and pirated ships

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
their civilizations ended when invaders conquered their fortresses

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
gained wealth from trading with other people

Is the following statement a description of the Minoans or the Mycenaean's?
had large palaces that reflected wealthy and artistic people