Know The Following Flashcards
Why did the Greeks form city-states?
For protection and stability, over time they formed city-states.
Why did the Greeks travel mostly by sea?
The mountains were to hard to cross so they had to go by boat.
How does Greek mythology still influence our lives today?
This is how the Greeks thought until there was science.
What is a citizen?
People who have a right to participate in government and sit on juries to decide the outcome of a court cases.
What is a myth?
Myths were the stories the Greeks made up to explain natural and historical events.
What does classical mean?
Classical means an age marked by great achievements.
What does agora mean?
Marketplace
What is assembly?
The term given to the gathering of citizens who met the forms of law.
Who were the 1st Grecian civilization on the island of Crete?
Aegean Bronze Age
Who were the 1st people to speak Greek?
The Mycenaeans
