Origins of Western Civilization

Greek life in ancient times produced great thinkers such as

• Spartans
• Socrates

Spartan slaves

• helots
• agoras
• officials
• barbarians

System of government where the people rule (Athen's 2nd type of government)

• democracy
• artistocracy
• oligarchy
• partriarchy

A "high-city" with temples and forts 

• polis
• mountain
• agora
• acropolis 

________________ are traditional stories that may include gods and goddesses and that often try to explain events in nature. 

• legends
• tall tales
• myths
• fable

The Greek gods lived on _________________________. 

• Mount Olympus
• Greek God Hill
• The Crystal Palace
• The White House

What modern day athletic event is based on a similar events in Greece? 

• Super Bowl
• World Series
• Olympics
• Kentucky Derby

Only healthy infants were allowed to live.

• Athens
• Sparta

Strictly ruled military state

• Athens
• Sparta

Best example of Greek democracy

• Athens
• Sparta