In which continent is the modern country of Greece? Which part? Name three countries that border it.
It's in EUROPE; in the SOUTHEASTERN part (AKA the BALKANS); bordered by North Macedon (F.Y.R.O.M.), Bulgaria, Albania, & Turkey.
The Ancient Greeks travelled around the Mediterranean and made new homes. What were they called?
They were called COLONIES. (or: SETTLEMENTS)
What is a city state? What were they called in Ancient Greece? (singular & plural) Give us some English words derived from these names.
An independent/sovereign city, effectively a country unto itself; 1= polis, 2+= poleis; police, politics, etc.
Name some important Ancient Greek city states (poleis). [5pts for each]
Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Thebes, Syracuse, Rhodes, Argos, Eretria, Olympia, etc.
Why do you think we should study Ancient Greece?
Cool, thanks for sharing! / Wow, do you really not know?
Where did men go to debate laws and philosophy?
They debated these topics in an open forum called the AGORA.
What kind of government are the Ancient Greeks famous for inventing? What was it like?
The Ancient Greeks are famous for inventing DEMOCRACY - the rule/power of the people, where everyone gets a vote.
The Ancient Greeks are famous for holding grand athletic competitions. What were they called? Where did this name come from?
They were called the OLYMPICS, because they were originally held in Olympia.
The Ancient Greeks worshiped many gods. Who was the king of their gods? What do you know about him?
ZEUS, the god of thunder and lightning, was the king of their pantheon of gods.
When the Ancient Greek Polis gathered for the Olympics, anybody who was fighting had to agree to stop. What was this agreement called?
This agreement to stop fighting was called a TRUCE.
Tell us three facts about the Olympics.
Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
What was the most interesting thing you learned today? Why?
Cool, thanks for sharing! / Wow, do you really not know?
What were Ancient Greek spear soldiers called? Where did this name come from?
They were called HOPLITES, from their shields, called HOPLONS.
In which Olympic game did athletes have to run a race wearing armor and carrying a shield? (Hint: it was named after the "hoplite")
This race was called the HOPLITODROMOS.
What was Sparta famous for in Ancient Greece?
Sparta was famous for its powerful MILITARY / ARMY / SOLDIERS.
