Ancient Greece Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on a Blooket answer key covering the geography, cultures, and major historical periods of Ancient Greece.

Minoan Civilization

A civilization located on the Island of Crete known for trading and importing goods.

Mycenaean Civilization

A civilization located from Central Asia to the Balkan Peninsula that took over following the demise of the Minoans.

Minoan Naval Power

The advantage that allowed Minoans to dominate the sea due to their large navy.

Social Characteristics Contrast

The Minoans were mostly peaceful, whereas the Mycenaeans were warriors.

Egyptian Similarity

Both the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations were similar to Egypt because their fortresses housed tombs as the Egyptian pyramids did.

Chinese Similarity

The Mycenaean people were similar to China in that they both built large walls for protection.

Sea Dominion

The control of the sea which allowed civilizations to control what goods were bought and sold to become wealthier.

The Dark Ages

The era after the collapse of the Bronze Age in which written language fell out of use and events were not recorded.

Storytelling

The method by which information and mythology were passed down during the Dark Ages.

City-states

Organized communities, such as those formed by Greeks to defend themselves against the invading Dorians.

Greek Language

The common language adopted by the people so everyone could understand the stories from storytellers.

Homer

A well-known storyteller regarded as the greatest Greek poet of all time.

Epic Poem

A type of poem that tells about the adventures of a main character, the hero.

The Iliad

Homer's story about the war between Greece and Troy that lasted for $10$ years.

The Odyssey

Homer's story about the journey of Odysseus trying to return home after war.

Classical Age Major Cities

The two major cities during this era of Greece were Athens and Sparta.

Democracy

The political system formed in Athens after King Theseus abolished the monarchy.

Polis

The specific term used for Greek city-states.

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

The three great Greek philosophers whose teachings influenced political philosophy.

Property in Ancient Greece

The classification given to women, children, and slaves.

Athenian Citizens

Only men were considered citizens in Ancient Athens.

Athenian Political Goal

To give each citizen a voice in how he was governed and how the laws of the times would affect him.

Spartan Characteristics

The four words used to describe them are loyalty, discipline, warriors, and conquer.

Peloponnesus

The peninsula where Sparta was located.

Embargo

A term that means a ban on trade.

Hercules

The Greek god from whom the Spartans believed they were descended.

Peloponnesian Wars Duration

A series of conflicts between Athens and Sparta that lasted for $27$ years.

Peloponnesian Truce

A period of $6$ years of peace that occurred between the Peloponnesian wars.

Conflict of $432$ BCE

A conflict between Athens and Sparta specifically regarding trade routes.