Europe

The Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea

A rocky landscape surrounded by the sea. Also made up of over 400 islands

Crete

The Parthenon

A sheltered place along a coast

Peloponnesus

Because farmers could not produce big grain surpluses and land was hard to travel on

Athens and Sparta Athens was ruled by a type of government called an Democracy. They also had a strong Navy. They became very wealthy during the “Golden Age” Colonies paid their navy for protection. Sparta had a strong military and once joined with Athens to defeat the Persians but eventually became jealous of Athens’ power and defeated them as well.

When a small group of the richest, most powerful citizens controlled decision making.

Fort

Read and Write. They forgot their language because they only had time for survival.

Athenian Women

Phoenician Alphabet

Ruled with total authority and usually by force

Sparta

True

Wheat, Livestock, or honey

Citizens vote to make decisions

True

The religious center for Athens located high above the city

Sparta and Athens along with allies

Athena

Free ~ native born ~ land-owning ~ men

All the people

assembly

A Greek poet who wrote stories describing Greece’s past

An Athenian leader who thought poor as well as rich should be able to take part in government.

Jury

Philosophy Philosophy is the search for wisdom and the right way to live

A famous philosopher

He was a student of Aristotle He was a student of Aristotle He spread Greek language and tradition He spread Greek language and tradition He was king of Macedonia and set out to conquer Persia He was king of Macedonia and set out to conquer Persia City of Alexandria was created and named after him City of Alexandria was created and named after him

The Seven Wonders of The Ancient World