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Unit 3: Ancient Civilizations > Ben Honeyford, Rianna Poole, Sandy Ibrahim > Flashcards

Ben Honeyford, Rianna Poole, Sandy Ibrahim Flashcards

1
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Why were the Mycenaeans cruel?

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They were warriors at heart.

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How did the Mycenaeans take power from the Minoans?

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The Mycenaeans had a bigger, stronger navy.

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What was the realm of Aphrodite?

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Goddess of love and beuty

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What was the realm of Apollo ?

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god of the sun, patron god of truth. archery, music, medicine,prophecy.

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What was the realm of Ares?

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God of war

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What is the Roman name of Aphrodite?

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Venus.

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What is the Roman name of Apollo?

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Apollo.

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What is the Roman name of Ares?

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Mars.

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What is the Roman name of Aretemis?

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Diana.

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What is the Roman name of Athena?

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Minerva.

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What is the Roman name of Demeter?

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Ceres.

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What is the Roman name of Dionysus?

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Bacchus.

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13
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What is the Roman name of Hades?

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Pluto.

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What is the Roman name of Hephaetus?

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Vulcan.

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What is the Roman name of Hera?

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Juno.

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What is the Roman name of Hermes?

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Mercury.

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What is the Roman name of Poseidon?

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Neptune.

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What is the Roman name of Zeus?

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Jupiter.

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What was a great Greek tragedy?

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Œdipus Rex.

20
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What was a great Greek comedy?

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The Clouds.

21
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What was a not-so-great Greek tragedy?

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Chœphoroi.

22
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What was a not-so-great Greek comedy?

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The Phoenician woman.

23
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How did the Greek gods “come to be”?

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“Gods” of elements took on human aspects, then went into legend and myth.

24
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What was the realm of Artemis?

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Godess of the moon, mighty huntress and “rainier of arrows” gardian of cities young animals of women. twin sister of Apollo.

25
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When was Troy attacked?

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Mid 1200’s BC.

26
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How many Olympians were there?

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12 Olympians

27
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What does hostage mean?

A

Person geld by another until certain promises are carried out.

28
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What does orator mean?

A

Public speaker.

29
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What does emigrated mean?

A

Left one’s country?

30
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What does phalanx mean?

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Greek infantry formation.

31
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What does barbaroi mean?

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People who did not follow Greek customs.

32
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What does alliances mean?

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Agreements between people or countries.

33
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What does factories mean?

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Buildings where goods are manufactured.

34
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What was the realm of Zeus?

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King of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus, god of the weather.

35
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What was the realm of Athena?

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goddess of wisdom, war and crafts; patron of Athens and Daughter of Zeus.

36
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What was the realm of Demeter?

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goddess of crops, giver of rain and fruit and fertility.

37
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What was the realm of Dionysus?

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god of wine, Mysteries and the theatre, and wild things.

38
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What was the realm of Hades?

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god of death and the underworld, brother of Zeus.

39
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What was the realm of Hephaestus?

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god of fire and artisans, maker of panora the first moral women, husband of Aphrodite.

40
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What was the realm of Hera ?

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protecters of marriage, children and the home, wife of Zeus

41
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What was the realm of Poseidon ?

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god of the sea and earthquakes, brother of Zeus.

42
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Why was Zeus the greatest Greek god?

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He was the only Olympian who wasn’t eaten by Kronos?

43
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Why was Hades exiled?

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The Olympians didn’t want to socialize with the god of the Underworld and death.

44
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What was a great Greek contribution?

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Democracy.

45
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Who started Spartan military power?

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The Mycenaeans.

46
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Where was Alexander the Great born?

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Pella, Greece.

47
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What was the realm of Hermes?

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God of orators, writers and commerce; protector of thieves and mischief-makers; guardian of wayfarers; messenger to mortals; son of Zeus.

Unit 3: Ancient Civilizations (31 decks)

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