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Ancient GreeceAncient Greece

The myth about the founding of the The myth about the founding of the city of Rome stated that Romulus city of Rome stated that Romulus

and Remus were raised by wolves. and Remus were raised by wolves. Romulus killed Remus. Romulus Romulus killed Remus. Romulus became king of the city, called became king of the city, called

Rome.Rome. This is ancient myth about the This is ancient myth about the

founding of the city of Rome.founding of the city of Rome.

How did the geography of How did the geography of Greece affect how they lived?Greece affect how they lived?

AnswerAnswer They ended up living in isolated They ended up living in isolated

villages.villages. The steep mountains separated them The steep mountains separated them

from each other and made travel from each other and made travel difficult.difficult.

List four effects caused by poor List four effects caused by poor farmland, no river source, and an farmland, no river source, and an increased population in Greece?increased population in Greece?

1.1.

2.2.

3.3.

4.4.

Answer: They had to trade to what Answer: They had to trade to what to get what they neededto get what they needed

People had only small farms and had to People had only small farms and had to build earth steps into the hills to plant build earth steps into the hills to plant crops.crops.

They grew crops that needed less land, They grew crops that needed less land, such as grapes and olives.such as grapes and olives.

They raised goats and sheep for grazing They raised goats and sheep for grazing and other productsand other products

Due to shortage of farmland, some Greek Due to shortage of farmland, some Greek settlements had warssettlements had wars

Some Greeks set up colonies elsewhere in Some Greeks set up colonies elsewhere in the Mediterraneanthe Mediterranean

Why were Greek colonies Why were Greek colonies established and where?established and where?

AnswerAnswer Colonies were settled in the Aegean, Colonies were settled in the Aegean,

Black Sea, and Mediterranean Sea Black Sea, and Mediterranean Sea areas.areas.

Greek communities hoped they could Greek communities hoped they could grow more food and trade for the grow more food and trade for the resources they needed.resources they needed.

Population and food needs grew in Population and food needs grew in Greece and farmland was scarce.Greece and farmland was scarce.

What is a city-state?What is a city-state?Why were they established in Why were they established in

Greece?Greece?

AnswerAnswer Greek city-states had their own form Greek city-states had their own form

of government with laws, army, and of government with laws, army, and its own money.its own money.

The city-states were established in The city-states were established in Greece due to the many mountains Greece due to the many mountains that physically divided settlements that physically divided settlements and made it hard to communicate.and made it hard to communicate.

Why were Greek city-states Why were Greek city-states separate?separate?

AnswerAnswer Mountains isolate each area.Mountains isolate each area. Therefore the city-states decided on Therefore the city-states decided on

their own government and laws.their own government and laws. They were like separate countries.They were like separate countries. In common: the same language,In common: the same language,religion, and held the Olympics.religion, and held the Olympics.

What is a monarchy?What is a monarchy?

Who makes the laws?Who makes the laws?

AnswerAnswer A monarchy has the ruling power in A monarchy has the ruling power in

the hands of one person, usually a the hands of one person, usually a king.king.

The king makes decisions on laws.The king makes decisions on laws.

Who runs the government and Who runs the government and makes the laws in a monarchy?makes the laws in a monarchy?

AnswerAnswer The king onlyThe king only

What is the name of the wealthy What is the name of the wealthy class of advisors and landowners class of advisors and landowners

during the monarchy?during the monarchy?

Why did they want to take over the Why did they want to take over the monarchy and start an oligarchy?monarchy and start an oligarchy?

AnswerAnswer AristocratsAristocrats

They realized, that as a group, they They realized, that as a group, they were stronger than the king and were stronger than the king and eventually overthrew the monarchy.eventually overthrew the monarchy.

What is an OligarchyWhat is an Oligarchy

AnswerAnswer In an oligarchy, the ruling power is in In an oligarchy, the ruling power is in

the hands of a few. the hands of a few.

What is tyranny?What is tyranny?

What is the difference between a What is the difference between a king and a tyrant?king and a tyrant?

AnswerAnswer Tyranny is a form of government Tyranny is a form of government

when the ruling power is illegally when the ruling power is illegally seized seized from the current ruler (s).from the current ruler (s).

Control was usually taken by force.Control was usually taken by force. using the military.using the military.

What is the difference between What is the difference between tyranny and a monarchy or a king tyranny and a monarchy or a king

and a tyrant?and a tyrant? A tyrant obtained power by . . . A tyrant obtained power by . . .

A king . . . .A king . . . .

What is the difference betweenWhat is the difference betweendirect democracy and direct democracy and

representative democracyrepresentative democracy

AnswerAnswer Athens: Every citizen votes on every Athens: Every citizen votes on every

issue. issue. In America= People elect In America= People elect

representatives to make decisions representatives to make decisions and vote on laws.and vote on laws.

What is the important result of What is the important result of the Persian Wars?the Persian Wars?

AnswerAnswer Persians could not continue invading Persians could not continue invading

EuropeEurope Greeks regained their independence Greeks regained their independence

as a country.as a country.

How did Alexander help the How did Alexander help the Greek city-states unite?Greek city-states unite?

He united them against a common He united them against a common enemy=Persiaenemy=Persia

AnswerAnswer Alexander conquered with “kindness”Alexander conquered with “kindness” by allowing cities who surrendered to by allowing cities who surrendered to

him, to keep their own culture.him, to keep their own culture.

How did Alexander maintain his How did Alexander maintain his power in his empire?power in his empire?

AnswerAnswer He allowed leaders in government, He allowed leaders in government,

but not as military leaders.but not as military leaders.

How did Alexander use “kindness” to How did Alexander use “kindness” to conquer his empire?conquer his empire?

What happened to Alexander’s What happened to Alexander’s empire after he died?empire after he died?

What city is an example of how What city is an example of how Alexander spread Greek culture?Alexander spread Greek culture?

Where are the gods and godesses Where are the gods and godesses supposed to live in Greece?supposed to live in Greece?

What is the belief in many gods What is the belief in many gods called?called?

The Greek love of sports The Greek love of sports shows . . . shows . . .

Why were Greek outdoor Why were Greek outdoor theaters shaped like bowls?theaters shaped like bowls?

What did Pythagoras do?What did Pythagoras do?

Who was Euclid?Who was Euclid?

Who was Socrates?Who was Socrates?

Think of architecture in Greece.Think of architecture in Greece.In what way has it influenced In what way has it influenced

American architecture?American architecture?

Describe how democracy in Greece Describe how democracy in Greece influenced democracy in American influenced democracy in American

government.government.