2.4.9 - LC2 - Daily Life in Ancient Greece

Greece is located near what body of water?

• Huang He River

• Athens River

• Mediterranean Sea

• Pacific Ocean

In Athens, wealthy boys…

• went to school to learn reading, writing, arithmetic, music, and physical education
• studied warfare

• became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.
• were taught astronomy, geometry, and science.

What is a city-state?

• Multiple cities working with outside forces
• A state with a city
• A region controlled by one city, part of a larger area
• A region for people to live

Based on the map which describes the effect of geography on the city states of Greece?

• the geography caused the city-states to be isolated and independent

• the geography gave the city states similar political and economic interests

• the geography led to peaceful cooperation among the city states

• the geography kept the city states from any trade with each other

Athenian society DID NOT consider educated women as equal to men. 

For instance, women COULD NOT participate in political activities or own property, and they were always under the care of a male family member.

• True
• False

Greece was surrounded by water on 3 sides.  What is this landform called?

• an island
• a peninsula
• a port
• a natural harbor

What sporting event founded in Ancient Greece, does the United States compete in every 4 years...

• Super Bowl
• Olympics
• World Series
• Rose Bowl

Why was communication difficult between communities in Ancient Greece?

• They did not have telephones
• Mountains and Water
• communication was easy
• most people had horses

This famous building showing Greek architecture is _________________.

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• The Eiffel Tower

What does this urn tell archaeologists about Greek culture?

• Ancient Greeks enjoyed carrying water

• Ancient Greeks appreciated art and design

• Ancient Greeks did not use metals

• Ancient Greeks did not honor their dead