Exploring Ancient Greece

How did the geographical location of Greece influence its trade and cultural exchanges with other civilizations?

Which historical city-states do you find most interesting and why?

What is a city-state?

What qualities do you think made a good Spartan warrior?

How do you think education in Athens was different from education today?

Why was the Mediterranean Sea important to ancient Greek civilization?

• It provided fresh water for drinking.

• It offered trade routes and access to other cultures.

• It had large land areas for farming.

• It marked the borders of their territory.

True or False: Ancient Greece was divided into over 500 city-states.

• True

• False

Which activity was emphasized in Spartan education?

• Art and music

• Philosophy and literature

• Military training and athletics

• Science and mathematics

True or False: In Athens, all children received the same type of education.

• True

• False

What is architectural design?