Ancient Greek Culture Flashcards
Where was Ancient Greece located?
Mediteranean Sea
Prominent geological formation covering 3/4’s of Ancient Greece, including islands
Mountains
How many islands comprise Ancient Greece?
More than 2000
Which Greek island is the largest?
Crete
Winters ___, summers ___
Mild; hot (similar to FL)
Trade was done by…
Sea
Peninsula provided _____ from outside sources but reduced _____
Protection; trade
Polis
Independent city-states
Which two city-states were dominant?
Athens and Sparta
First direct democracy
Athens
Who lead the Golden age of Athens?
Pericles
Athens emphasized which three values?
Art, Philosophy, and Music
Oligarchy (Sparta)
Ruled by few
Sparta had a council of ___ kings and ___nobles, all over the age of ___
2 kings; 28 nobles; over the age of 60
Boys began military training in Sparta at what age?
7
Boys joined military at what age in Sparta?
20
“Come back with your shield, or on it.”
Saying said by Spartan women to send their men off to war
Sparta prohibited ____ and ____ for fear that alien ideas would corrupt their society
Trade; travel
Sparta emphasized ____ to keep citizens from rebelling
Rigid social conformity
First known Greek inhabitants
Minoans (3200-1100 BC)
Minoans had what type of society?
Matriarchal - fertility
Where did the Minoans live?
Crete
What careers did the Minoans pursue?
Navigators, farmers, and traders
Minoans are known for which products?
Ceramics Copper Tin Gold Silver Safron