3.2 Meet the Greeks

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Chapter 2: Ancient Greece

Recap 2.1 and 2.2

2.3 Greek religion

Who were the 2 most powerful poleis?

1. Rome + Athens
2. Athens + Sparta
3. Sparta + Crete
4. Crete + Rome

Ancient Greece had 1 government!

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Who were allowed to debate in ancient Greece?

1. women
2. slaves
3. men born in the polis
4. foreigners

Agora ...

1. main market square
2. government building
3. school
4. sporthal

Greece had a monotheistic religion!

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

If you had to live in ancient Greece. Would you prefer to live in Athens or in Sparta? Explain your answer!

a country that has a king or a queen

a system of government where the people (demos) are in charge

a system of government where 'the best' (aristo) are in charge

a system of government where a tyrant rules

democracy

tyranny

aristocracy

monarchy

The Olympic Games 

• Since 776BC until late 4th century  
• Modern Olympic games since 1896
• In honour of....?                      
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Sporten voor Zeus

Greek religion has mutiple gods. This is called polytheism (poly means more than one).

Greek Mythology

mythology; collection of stories (myths) about gods and demi-gods.

Myths are used to explain things; thunder, diseases

Gods control everyday life

Greeks needed to keep the gods happy; building temples, gifts