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Who were the first known settlers in the region of Greece?
Who were the first known settlers in the region of Greece?
Which sea is located on the east side of Greece?
Which sea is located on the east side of Greece?
Who turned old Greek stories and myths into two long poems called the Illiad & the Odyssey?
Who turned old Greek stories and myths into two long poems called the Illiad & the Odyssey?
What does the word 'philosopher' mean?
What does the word 'philosopher' mean?
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Who is most famous for his fables in the world?
Who is most famous for his fables in the world?
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Which group of philosophers argued that something is true only if someone believes it?
Which group of philosophers argued that something is true only if someone believes it?
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Who was concerned with doing what was right and good, but was condemned to die for not believing in the Greek gods?
Who was concerned with doing what was right and good, but was condemned to die for not believing in the Greek gods?
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What is the term for a country made up of independent cities, each with its own government?
What is the term for a country made up of independent cities, each with its own government?
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Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for discovering the concept of volume displacement?
Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for discovering the concept of volume displacement?
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What was the term for the ancient Greek marketplace where farmers sold their produce and shopkeepers sold their wares?
What was the term for the ancient Greek marketplace where farmers sold their produce and shopkeepers sold their wares?
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Which city-state was known for its courage, strength, and loyalty, and often conquered other Greek people outside its own city-state?
Which city-state was known for its courage, strength, and loyalty, and often conquered other Greek people outside its own city-state?
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Who became the king of Macedonia in 359 B.C. and had an army trained to fight as a phalanx?
Who became the king of Macedonia in 359 B.C. and had an army trained to fight as a phalanx?
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Where did the first Olympic games take place in 776 B.C.?
Where did the first Olympic games take place in 776 B.C.?
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Which term refers to the idea that citizens should take an active part in the government of a country?
Which term refers to the idea that citizens should take an active part in the government of a country?
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What were the two most important Greek city-states?
What were the two most important Greek city-states?
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What does the word 'acropolis' mean?
What does the word 'acropolis' mean?
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Greece is located on the ______ Peninsula
Greece is located on the ______ Peninsula
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The first settlers that we know of in the region were the ______, who lived on the island of Crete, and the Mycenaeans
The first settlers that we know of in the region were the ______, who lived on the island of Crete, and the Mycenaeans
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In the 700s B.C., the Greeks added ______ to the Phoenicians’ alphabet
In the 700s B.C., the Greeks added ______ to the Phoenicians’ alphabet
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The blind poet ______, a bard or singing poet turned old Greek stories and myths into two long poems called the Illiad & the Odyssey
The blind poet ______, a bard or singing poet turned old Greek stories and myths into two long poems called the Illiad & the Odyssey
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A group of philosophers called the ______ argued that something is true only if someone believes it
A group of philosophers called the ______ argued that something is true only if someone believes it
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Another philosopher, ______ passed along an atomic theory, which while not completely accurate, is close to our understanding of atoms today
Another philosopher, ______ passed along an atomic theory, which while not completely accurate, is close to our understanding of atoms today
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The ancient Greeks were the first to develop ______, the idea that the citizens of a country should take an active part in the government of the country.
The ancient Greeks were the first to develop ______, the idea that the citizens of a country should take an active part in the government of the country.
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Sparta was known for its ______, strength, and loyalty.
Sparta was known for its ______, strength, and loyalty.
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The word democracy comes from two Greek words that mean ______ and rule.
The word democracy comes from two Greek words that mean ______ and rule.
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The two most important Greek city-states were ______ and Athens.
The two most important Greek city-states were ______ and Athens.
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The Spartan soldiers often conquered other Greek people outside their own ______.
The Spartan soldiers often conquered other Greek people outside their own ______.
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The most famous ancient stadium was built in the town of ______.
The most famous ancient stadium was built in the town of ______.
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Philip’s army was trained to fight as a ______, a large group of foot soldiers who were armed.
Philip’s army was trained to fight as a ______, a large group of foot soldiers who were armed.
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The first ______ games took place in 776 B.C. in Olympia.
The first ______ games took place in 776 B.C. in Olympia.
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The ______ was a marketplace where farmers could sell their produce and shopkeepers could sell their wares.
The ______ was a marketplace where farmers could sell their produce and shopkeepers could sell their wares.
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Acropolis means ______ city.
Acropolis means ______ city.
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Study Notes
Early Greece
- The first known settlers in Greece were the Minoans, who lived on the island of Crete, and the Mycenaeans.
- Greece is located on the Balkan Peninsula.
Contributions of Ancient Greeks
- The Greeks added vowels to the Phoenicians' alphabet in the 700s B.C.
Literature
- The blind poet Homer, a bard or singing poet, turned old Greek stories and myths into two long poems called the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Philosophy
- A group of philosophers called the Sophists argued that something is true only if someone believes it.
- Another philosopher, Democritus, passed along an atomic theory close to our understanding of atoms today.
Government and City-States
- The ancient Greeks developed democracy, the idea that citizens should take an active part in the government of a country.
- The word democracy comes from two Greek words that mean "people" and "rule".
- The two most important Greek city-states were Sparta and Athens.
- Sparta was known for its courage, strength, and loyalty, and often conquered other Greek people outside its own city-state.
Sports and Economy
- The first Olympic games took place in 776 B.C. in Olympia.
- The agora was a marketplace where farmers could sell their produce and shopkeepers could sell their wares.
Philosophy and Architecture
- The ancient Greek philosopher Archimedes is known for discovering the concept of volume displacement.
- Acropolis means "high city".
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Explore the geography and history of Greece, including its location on the Balkan Peninsula, surrounding seas, and ancient settlers such as the Minoans and Mycenaeans.
