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Ancient Greece (Lesson1&2)

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    Ancient Greece - Geography, Early Civilizations, City-States, Democracy
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  • What body of water is south of Greece?
    Mediterranean Sea
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  • What was the most populous city that could be found in the ancient Minoan civilization on the island of Crete?
    Knossos
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  • Who conquered Athens and tore down their democracy?
    Macedonians
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  • Which city was home to the world's first democracy?
    Athens
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  • Which sea is to the east of Greece?
    Aegean Sea
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  • Which sea is to the west of Greece?
    Ionian Sea
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  • The mainland of Greece is a _________________.
    peninsula
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  • Greece's peninsula is dominated by _________________
    mountains
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  • The Minoans lived on this island
    Crete
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  • Why were the Minoans not considered to be Greek?
    They did not speak Greek
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  • What were the Minoans known for?
    Shipbuliding and trade
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  • Wny did the Minoan civilization fall?
    Volcano (floods, ash, ruined crops)
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  • Name of the Mycenaeans most powerful fortress
    Mycenae
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  • Name of the first civilization to speak Greek
    Mycenaeans
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  • Greeks starting to create city-states occured in the ________________ era.
    classical
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  • What is an acropolis?
    A fortress on a high hill.
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