Ancient Greeks Flashcards
2.- Debate
To discuss opposing view points
1.- Isolate
Set apart from others
3.- Epic Poem
A long poem that tells the deeds of a great hero (Iliad, Odyssey)
4.- Arete
The qualities of excellence that a hero tries to win in a contest
5.- Examples of epic poems
Iliad and Odyssey of Homer
6.- How did geography of Greece contributed to its development?
Mountains and seas
7.- What characterized the first Greek civilization in the Mycenaeans?
The powerful monarchies
8.- What events occurred in Ancient Greece during the dark age?
Greeks left the mainland to other islands, because people started dying and there was no food
9.- Do you think that Greek ideas are relevant to people today?
Yes, because we use things that they’ve invented like an alarm clock