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WorksheetsGreece Interactive Notebook Final
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Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
Define Geography
A settlement in a distant place
The physical features of an area
A small community or village
A person who makes money by selling goods
Define Peninsula
The physical features of an area
A small community or village
Land that is surrounded on three sides by water
A person who lives in a colony
Define Trade
A person who lives in a colony
The business of buying and selling or exchanging items
A holy person whom was believed could communicate with the gods
A person who makes money be selling goods
Define Settlement
A settlement that is separated from other settlements by features such as mountains and oceans
A Settlement in a distant place
The physical features of an area
A small community or village
Define Merchants
A person who makes money be selling goods
A holy person whom was believed could communicate with the gods
A person who lives in a colony
A small community or village
Define Oracle
The business of buying and selling or exchanging items
A holy person whom was believed could communicate with the gods
A person who lives in a colony
A person who makes money be selling goods
In ancient Greece, communities were _____________ from one another because of high _________________.
isolation / mountains
travel / rivers
colonies / communication
trade / sea
It was hard to ___________________ over mountains, so there was little ___________________ between people in different settlements.
trade / culture
farmland / mountains
travel / communication
rivers / sea
Most people in ancient Greece survived by ________________. But farming wasn't easy in mountainous land that was rocky. Water was ________________ and no major _________________ flowed through Greece.
isolated / mountains / sea
farmland / culture / trade
travel / trade / isolation
farming / scarce / rivers
As the population of Greek communities grew, some communities did not have enough _______________ feed their people. As a result of this many Greeks communities sent people over the _________________ to grow food in new lands.
farming / rivers
travel / rivers
farmland / sea
trade / mountains
These settlements in distant places were called ____________. These communities helped to spread Greek _____________.
faming / scarce
isolated / travel
farmland / sea
colonies / culture
In addition to starting new colonies, many Greeks settlements on the mainland used _____________ to get the goods they needed.
travel
trade
sea
rivers
The ancient Greeks worshiped the sea god Poseidon. What does this tell you about Greek civilization?
The Greeks relied on the sea for travel and trade
The Greeks lived in isolated communities
The Greeks traveled by land whenever possible
The Greeks believed in only one god
The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because they
believed the earth god did not want them to
used land for farming, not for roads
found traveling through mountains difficult
were afraid of people from other villages
hoplites
polis
epic poem
philosopher
hoplites
polis
epic poem
philosopher
Athens and Sparta are among the most important Greek _____________.
hoplites
polis
epic poem
philosopher
An _____________________ is a long, narrative that is usually about heroic deeds and events that are significant to the culture
hoplites
polis
epic poem
philosopher
Vote
Oligarchy
democracy
helots
ephors
comedy
tragedy
Olympic games
Socratic Method
comedy
tragedy
Olympic games
Socratic Method
From
2200-1600 BC (approximately)
Minoan Civilization
First Olympic Event Held
The Iliad and The Odyssey – Greek Literature written by Homer
Mycenaean Civilization
800BC
Minoan Civilization
First Olympic Event Held
The Iliad and The Odyssey – Greek Literature written by Homer
Mycenaean Civilization
From
750-700 BC
Minoan Civilization
First Olympic Event Held
The Iliad and The Odyssey – Greek Literature written by Homer
Mycenaean Civilization
From
1600-1200 BC (approx)
Minoan Civilization
First Olympic Event Held
The Iliad and The Odyssey – Greek Literature written by Homer
Mycenaean Civilization
From
1200-750 BC (approx.)
Dark Ages
City-states are central to Greek life
Spartans and Athens fight in Peloponnesian War
Mycenaean Civilization
750 BC
Dark Ages
City-states are central to Greek life
Spartans and Athens fight in Peloponnesian War
Mycenaean Civilization
From
431-404 BC
Dark Ages
City-states are central to Greek life
Spartans and Athens fight in Peloponnesian War
Mycenaean Civilization
From
1600-1200 BC (approx)
Dark Ages
City-states
are central
to Greek life
Spartans and
Athens fight in
Peloponnesian War
Mycenaean Civilization
The ______________ were warrior people who conquered various ____________.
Minoan & islands
Mycenaeans & islands
Minoan & territories
Mycenaeans & countries
The Minoan civilization used metals and were a ____________
Age civilization.
golden
darken
bronze
silver
Greece occupied a small area and consisted of
many _____________ and ________________.
mountains and plains.
mountains and islands.
mountains and rivers.
plains and islands
The ___________ and ___________ were important in their civilization because it isolated the Greeks from one another.
mountains and rivers
deserts and plains
deserts and forests
mountains and sea
Ancient Greece was located on the coasts of _____ bodies of water.
(MARK ALL THAT APPLIES)
the Mediterranean Sea
the Ionian Sea
the Atlantic Ocean
the Aegean Sea.
The Minoans were located on the large island of ___________.
Crete
Hawaii
Australia
Sparta
The Greeks used ________ to make weapons and other tools.
gold
bronze
silver
clay
Historians speculate that the Minoans suffered from a large_________ cause by a _______________
earthquake
tidal wave
eclipse
volcanic eruption
Historian know little about ___________ because there is a lack of written history.
Greece
dark ages
bronze age
silver age
________ replaced bronze in the weapon making.
Iron
silver
gold
platinun
What is the meaning of:
city-states
A single ruler who holds all power in a country or empire.
Early city that was like a small independent country with it's own laws and government.
A member of the most powerful class in ancient Geek Society.
Form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people.
What is the meaning of:
monarchy
A type of government in which every citizen can vote on every issue.
Group of citizen in an ancient Geek democracy with the power to pass laws.
Form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person.
A person who seizes power illegally.
What is the meaning of:
oligarchy
One of several people who rule a country or empire together, sharing the power.
A member of a democracy, who has certain rights and responsibilities.
Form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people.
Early city that was like a small independent country with it's own laws and government.
What is the meaning of:
tyranny
Type of government in which people vote for representatives who decide issues in their name.
A member of a democracy, who has certain rights and responsibilities.
A person who seizes power illegally.
A form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person who is not the lawful king.
What is the meaning of:
democracy
A form of government in which the ruling power is shared by all citizens.
Form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person.
Form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person.
A member of a democracy, who has certain rights and responsibilities.
What is the meaning of:
tyrant
group of citizens in an ancient democracy with the power to pass laws
a person who seizes power illegally
a member of a democracy, who has certain rights and responsibilities
a type of government in which every citizen can vote on every issue
What is the meaning of:
citizen
a person who seizes power illegally
type of government in which people vote for representatives who decide issues in their name
a single ruler who holds all power in a country or empire
a member of democracy, who has certain rights and responsibilities
What is the meaning of:
assembly
group of citizens in an ancient Greek democracy with the power to pass laws
form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people
a person who seizes power illegally
a single ruler who holds all power in a country or empire
Fill in the blank:
From about 2000 to 800 B.C.E. most Geek city-states were rules by _______ . In a monarchy rulers _______ their power. Power usually passed to the oldest son.
soldiers & power
representative & direct
monarchs & inherited
aristocrats & vote
Fill in the blank:
The kings of ancient Greece had many powers such as making ______, acting as _______, conducting religious ceremonies, and leading _______ in times of war.
laws judges armies
soldier force tyrant
oligarchs direct vote
monarchs aristocrats representatives
Fill in the blank:
At first ________ had no real power but because of their wealth the king depended on them during war. This realization led to aristocrats wanting to share the ________ with the monarch and this eventually led to overthrowing the monarchy and taking the power for themselves.
representatives & force
aristocrats & power
judges & tyrants
laws & armies
Fill in the blank:
By 800 B.C.E., most Greek city-states were ruled by a small group of wealthy men called ________. Under the oligarchs the rich became richer and the poor became poorer. Eventually this led to the poor, along with the help of ________, throwing the oligarchs out of power.
armies & vote
monarchs & soldiers
oligarchs & soldier
representatives & tyrants
Fill in the blank:
During the 600s B.C.E, oligarchs were forced from power by men called _________. Even though tyrants took power by ________ they were not always unpopular. They often made changes that helped the poor such as canceling debts
tyrants & direct
inherited & power
soldiers & vote
tyrants & force
Which of the following best describes democracy in Athens?
Citizens elected representatives to make decisions
only free men could speak in the Assembly
Widows replaced their dead husbands in the Assembly
citizens supported oligarchs, who made decisions
Who most likely would have said these words?
" I was in the army when people started complaining that members of the government were getting richer and passing laws that made everyone else poorer. So I stepped forward, and with their help, I became leader."
a king
a citizen
an aristocrat
a tyrant
The Dark Age
(Mark all that applies)
marked the end of the Myenaean
Iron replaced bronze
Days were short and dark
Homer emerged
An Epic Poem is ...
a story that describes the adventures
a story that describes the adventures of a villain or main character.
a story that describes the adventures of a hero or main character.
a real story that describes the adventures of a hero or main character.
Examples of Epic Poem:
The Iliad
The Greek Gods War
The Odyssey
Zeus vs Trojan
The Odyssey
(mark ALL that applies)
during Trojan War
Main Character: Odysseus
after Trojan War
Greek God Zeus is angry
Polytheistic
many homes
believe in many gods
many cities
many temples
In Greek Mythology the gods lived on
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Everest
Mount Olympus
Mount San Jacinto
There were _____ major Greek gods.
10
12
too many
9
ZEUS
King of gods
wife of Zeus
goddess of wisdom
god of the sun
HERA
King of gods
wife of Zeus
goddess of wisdom
god of the sun
ATHENA
King of gods
wife of Zeus
goddess of wisdom
god of the sun
APOLLO
King of gods
wife of Zeus
goddess of wisdom
god of the sun
Aphrodite
goddess of love
god of the seas
god of agriculture
goddess of the home
Poseidon
goddess of love
god of the seas
god of agriculture
goddess of the home
Demeter
goddess of love
god of the seas
god of agriculture
goddess of the home
Hestia
goddess of love
god of the seas
god of agriculture
goddess of the home
Greek Olympics
(mark all that applies)
held every four years
early 776 BC.
Sports Included: boxing, chariot racing, and
athletic event as well as a religious event.
Modern Olympics
(mark all that applies)
place all over the world
only men can compete
compete in every sport
both genders can compete
Father of Megarian
Plato
Euclides
Archimedes
Socrates
He developed the view that the good life requires not just a certain kind of knowledge (as Socrates had suggested) but also habituation to healthy emotional responses and therefore harmony between the three parts of the soul
Plato
Euclides
Archimedes
Socrates
The most-famous mathematician and inventor in ancient Greece.
Plato
Euclides
Archimedes
Socrates
He was known for his courage in battle and fearlessness, a trait that stayed with him throughout his life.
Plato
Euclides
Archimedes
Socrates
Athens
(mark all that applies)
Democracy
Education about the mind and body
boys ages 7-18 attended school
girls attended school at the same age as boys
Sparta
(mark ALL that applies)
democracy
oligarchy
women could leave home, participate in sports, and own land
Education focused on discipline and fitness
