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Name:Greece GeographyDirections: Use your World History Textbook, page 173, to complete the map. The list below includesbodies of water, the names of countries, and the names of cities. You must chart all of the items listed onthe map. Underline all physical features!Bodies of Water Aegean SeaMediterranean SeaSea of MarmaraCitiesPhysical Features- Athens- Sparta- Thebes- Troy- Knossos- Mycenae- Mt. Olympus- Balkan Peninsula- Anatolia- Crete (island)

NAMEDATEVocabulary Builder ActivityCLASSnetw rksThe Ancient GreeksA. Content VocabularyDirections Select a vocabulary term from the box that bestanswers each question below. More than one term may answera question. Write the term(s) in the blank. Some terms may beused more than ardagoraoligarchyephordirect democracyZoroastrianism1. Which of these isa. an enslaved person in Sparta?b. a gathering place?c. a settlement in a new territory ?d. a storyteller?e. a formation of armed soldiersa. an absolute ruler?b. a government by the people?c. a religion?d. a government in which a small grouphas control?e. a province in ancient Persia?Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.2. Which of these is

NAMEVocabulary BuilderDATECont.CLASSnetw rksThe Ancient Greeks3. Which of these isa. a person who searches for wisdom?b. a Greek city-state?c. land nearly surrounded by water?d. governor of a Persian province?e. an elected council member inSparta’s government?4. In which type of government doa. citizens participate first-hand in thedecision-making process?b. citizens elect officials to govern ontheir behalf?Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.

NAMEDATEVocabulary BuilderCLASSnetw rksCont.The Ancient GreeksB. Academic Vocabulary: Word Family ChartMany English words can be changed into different parts ofspeech. A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing,or idea. Examples include bards and satraps. A verb is a wordthat is used to describe an action, experience, or state ofbeing. Examples include invade or trade. An adjective answersthe question what kind, how many, or which one. Examplesinclude excellent and latest. Sometimes the base of a wordcan be changed slightly to make a noun, verb, or adjective.Look at the example below: Noun: isolationVerb: isolateAdjective: isolatedDirections Complete the chart below with the correct wordforms. You may use a dictionary to help pyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.1.

NAMEDATEVocabulary BuilderCLASSnetw rksCont.The Ancient GreeksC. Combined Vocabulary ReinforcementDirections Complete the following sentences by selecting thecontent or academic vocabulary term that best fits. You mayneed to change the form of the word to fit the sentence. Not allterms will be used.tyrantephormilitarydirect anismsatrapies1. Each Greek city-state orthe fact that Greece was asurrounded by water on three sides.2. Sparta emphasized a strongevolve into acommunitiespolishelotssatrapspeninsulawas affected by, andand did not.4. The government of Athens changed over time from rule byto rule by a.5. Persian ruler Darius divided his empire into provinces calledand appointed governors called.6. Pericles supported the arts and intellectual thinking byencouraging bards and.Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.3. All city-states had enslaved people who could nottheir freedom. In Sparta, enslavedpeople were called.

NAMEDATECLASSGuided Readingnetw rksThe Ancient GreeksLesson 1 Rise of Greek CivilizationESSENTIAL QUESTIONHow does geography influencethe way people live?Mountains and SeasIdentifying The first column below identifies different aspectsof the geography of Greece. In the second column write asentence about Greece that uses the word in the first column.Description1.Mountains2.Plains3.Aegean Sea4.Communities5.6. Explaining Name one geographic characteristic andexplain how it made early life in Greece unique.Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.Early Greek LifePeninsula

NAMEDATEGuided ReadingCLASSnetw rksCont.The Ancient GreeksAn Island Civilization7. Comparing and Contrasting Read the Fact columnbelow. Place an X in the column if the fact applies to vilizationThey came from central Asia.They built the palace at Knossos.Each king lived in a palace built ona hill.An archaeologist discovered ruinsof one of their palaces.Artisans and workers made leathergoods, jars, swords, and shieldsin palaces that were centers ofproduction and government.Their ships patrolled the easternMediterranean Sea to protect theirtrading ships from pirates.They were skilled in metal work.A Mainland Civilization8. Assessing Circle the general statement that bestdescribes the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations1. T he Mycenaean civilization learned from the Minoancivilization.2. T he Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations collapsedbecause of a “dark age.”3. The Minoans and Mycenaeans were bitter enemies.Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.They fought in the Trojan War.

NAMEDATEGuided ReadingCont.CLASSnetw rksThe Ancient GreeksColonies and Trade9. Determining Cause and Effect In the graphic organizerbelow, write the missing causes and effects that resultedfrom the end of the Dark Age in Greece.Greece After the Dark AgeDark Age EndsEffect1.Which CausedGreek Colonies Form2.3.10. Summarizing What goods were traded between thecolonies and the mainland?Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.Effects of Colonies

NAMEGuided ReadingDATECont.CLASSnetw rksThe Ancient Greeks11. Identifying Complete the sentences below with thecorrect word.1. Settlements in a new territory that have close ties totheir homeland are called. (cities;colonies)2. increased with the development ofcolonies. (war; trade)3. ColoniesGreek culture throughout theMediterranean area. (spread; diminished)4. Greeks began to make coins from(wood; metal)5. Trade wascoinage. (helped; hurt)by the development ofCopyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.

NAMEDATEGuided ReadingCLASSnetw rksCont.The Ancient GreeksThe Greek City-State12. Describing Below is a chart about the Greek city-state,or polis, after the Dark Age. Fill in the chart withinformation you have learned in your studies.THE GREEK CITY-STATEPOLISGOVERNMENTMILITARYCopyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.

NAMEGuided ReadingDATECont.CLASSnetw rksThe Ancient Greeks13. Assessing: Read each of the following statements anddecide whether it is true or false. Circle T if the statementis true or circle F if it is false.1. As the Dark Age ended, land-owning nobles overthrewthe kings of Greece.T   F2. Because of the rugged landscape, each city-state waslike a small independent country.T   F3. Mountains and seas brought the Greek city-statestogether.T   F4. Citizens of city-states put the needs of the city-statesabove their own.T   F5. A citizen’s strong loyalty to his city-state enabled Greeksto unify.T   F6. The lack of unity among Greek city-states made Greeceeasier to conquer. T   FCopyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.

NAMEDATEGuided ReadingCLASSnetw rksThe Ancient GreeksLesson 2 Sparta and Athens: City State RivalsESSENTIAL QUESTIONWhy do people form governments?Political ChangesSequencing Below is a list of events. Some are true, some arefalse. Select the four true events about political changes in Greecein the 600s B.C. Mark each event as either true or false and thenlist the four true events in sequence in the graphic organizer.1. Land-owning nobles seized power from kings.2. Nobles ruled the city-states for a long time.3. I ncreasingly, the common people wanted a sayin government.4. Tyrants seized power and ruled the city-statesharshly.6. The common people supported the tyrants overthe nobles.7. Tyrants ruled the city-states fairly and madechanges.Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.5. The kings fought the nobles and regained power.

NAMEDATEGuided ReadingCont.CLASSnetw rksThe Ancient GreeksPolitical Changes18.19.10.11.12. Identifying Why were merchants and artisans unable tovote for changes in their city-states?Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.13. Summarizing What change took place in thegovernments of most Greek city-states from the500s B.C. to 336 B.C.?

NAMEDATEGuided ReadingCont.CLASSnetw rksThe Ancient GreeksSparta: A Military SocietyExplaining The first column below lists terms that wereimportant in Spartan society. In the second column, write a shortsentence explaining the significance of each term to Sparta.TermWhy Was It Important to Sparta?14.military15.oligarchy16.ephors17.iron bars18.Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.helots

NAMEDATEGuided ReadingCLASSnetw rksCont.The Ancient GreeksAthens: A Young Democracy19. Comparing and Contrasting Fill in the chart below withinformation about the changes made by each Atheniantyrant to the listed areas of Athenian life. (Note: Twoboxes will be blank.)Three Athenian TyrantsArea ofAthenian LifeAssemblySolon 594 b.c.Peisistratus560 b.c.Cleisthenes507 b.c.CitizenshipEconomyCopyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.

NAMEGuided ReadingDATECont.CLASSnetw rksThe Ancient Greeks20. Drawing Conclusions Based on the notes you havetaken above, what effect would you say the three tyrantshad on the political system of Athens?21. Contrasting Contrast life for girls in Athens with the lifeof boys.Copyright by The McGraw-Hill Companies.

Zoroastrianism satrapies communities polis helots satraps peninsula 1. Each Greek city-state or was affected by the fact that Greece was a , and surrounded by water on three sides. 2. Sparta emphasized a strong and did not evolve into a . 3.