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Ancient Greece Study Guide

1. What is a civilization? / 1. A group of people who come together to share their culture, use a written language, and to form a government.
2. What is a contribution? / 2. The act of giving or doing something.
3. What is a characteristic? / 3. A trait
4. On what continent is Greece located? / 4. Europe
5. What body of water almost completely surrounds Greece? / 5. The Mediterranean Sea
6. What does democracy mean? / 6. Rule by the people
7. What is Greece known as? / 7. The birthplace of democracy
8. What does ancient mean? / 8. Old or from the past
9. Why was farming difficult in Greece? / 9. Because of limited rich, rocky soil
10. What famous Greek building still exists today? / 10. The Parthenon
11. Ancient Greece is known as the birthplace of what form of government? / 11. Democracy
12. How did the Ancient Greeks adapt to their environment? (3 ways) / 12. 1. They farmed on hillsides.
2. They traded on the Mediterranean Sea. 3. They developed small independent city-states because of the mountains.
13. What are strong, sturdy pillars used in Greek architecture? / 13. Columns
14. What are the three types of columns used in Ancient Greek buildings? / 14. Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian
15. What did the people of Ancient Greece do for jobs? (3 things) / 15. They were farmers, shipbuilders, and traders.
16. What other forms of art did the Ancient Greeks create? / 16. Sculpture
17. What is a direct democracy? / 17. A government in which people vote to make their own rules and laws.
18. What are some of the contributions Ancient Greece gave to today’s world? (5 things) / 18. Olympics, democracy, architecture, jury trials, art
19. What are some of the products farmers in Greece grew? (3 things) / 19. Wheat, olives, and grapes
20. Why was the sea an important part of life in Ancient Greece? / 20. It allowed people to fish for food. It made trade possible with other countries and places. It allowed shipbuilders to prosper.
21. Why did the Ancient Greeks build temples? / 21. To honor and worship their gods and goddesses

You should also be able to locate Greece and the Mediterranean Sea on a map.