Unit 4 - "Classical Civilizations" Vocab Review

Belief in many Gods

• Hellenism

• Polytheistic / Polytheism

• Monotheistic / Monotheism

• Communism

A polis is another word for

• archipelago

• city-state

• Hellenism

• empire

Greece had many independent city-states BECAUSE

• they were united.

• traveling by boat was difficult.

• the Greek gods each chose their favorite city-state to protect.

• the mountains and islands kept Greece separate.

Greece was an ARCHIPELAGO. In other words,

• it was a chain of small islands.

• the country had more than one capital city.

• the people believed in more than one god.

• their gods had human-like physical features or behaviors.

Greek Gods and Goddesses were anthropomorphic. As a result,

• there was more than one to pray to.

• the gods and goddess had human-like features.

• the islands of Greece were separate and made traveling difficult.

• the gods and goddesses were perfectly behaved.

Which of the following WAS NOT shared by Greek city-states?

• Greek mythology

• Coins / money

• Language

• Participated in the Olympics

Which of the following groups was considered a citizen in Ancient Greece and could vote?

• Slaves and Foreigners

• Male children

• Free adult men

• Women

This term means: the form of Greek culture spread throughout the ancient world by Alexander the Great

• Hellenistic / Hellenism

• Polytheistic / Polytheism

• Greektastic

• Monotheistic / Monotheism

This brings water into a city. Some still work in Rome today!

• copper pipes

• aqueducts

• an irrigation system

• wells

Which building material helped the Romans build their structures cheaper and quicker?

• Iron

• Wood

• Concrete

• Bronze