Ancient Civilizations Study Guide: Unit Test
Vocabulary (Words that will help you describe what you know)
ANCIENT GREECE
 Zeus (and other Gods)
 Mount Olympus
 Myths
 Sparta, Athens
 Olive oil
 Olives, wreath
 Mediterranean Sea
 Gladiators
 Phalanx
 Theatre
 Lyre
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Beliefs
Craftsmen
Olympics
Grapes, wine
Courtyard
Slaves
Democracy
Mountainous
Trireme
Persian and Peloponnesian Wars
Hoplite
Ancient Greece:
 Why was the location of Ancient Greece important? Give 2 reasons.
 How did the Ancient Greek’s use the environment to their
advantage?
 Why might a person from Ancient Greece pray to a God?
 How did the climate and environment affect what food was
eaten during Ancient Greek times?
 How were the lives of children living in Ancient Greek times different
from the lives of children in modern day society?
 Describe a typical school day in Ancient Greek times.
 What was the Parthenon and why was it important?
 What contributions did the Ancient Greeks make to present day society?
 How did physical fitness play a role in the lives of Ancient Greek boys and men?
 Describe the wars in Ancient Greece (use words like triremes, hoplites, armour,
training, Sparta, and Athens)
 How have the Olympics changed over the years? How have they
stayed the same?
 Why did wars happen in ancient Greece? Give examples
 What did people in ancient Greece do for fun? What were some
types of entertainment?