Acient Greece

Question 1

Democracy

Answer 1

the system of government created in Ancient Athens by the Cliestin

Question 2

Hippias

Answer 2

The final king of who was forced out to bring in a new form of government known as Democracy.

Question 3

The Battle of Marathon

Answer 3

A small village on the coast of Eastern Greece was the location of a major Athenian victory over the Persians.

Question 4

Pheidippides

Answer 4

HeRan 26.2 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce the Athenian victory over the Persians. From this run we get a modern day Marathon.

Question 5

Herodotus

Answer 5

lived during the time of the Battle of Marathon and Thermopylae and wrote extensively on the events of these battles. His writings are the main reason why we know so much about these historic events.

Question 6

Herodotus

Answer 6

lived during the time of the Battle of Marathon and Thermopylae and wrote extensively on the events of these battles. His writings are the main reason why we know so much about these historic events.

Question 7

Plutarch

Answer 7

lived centuries later, but spent much time writing about Ancient Greek battles and events.

Question 8

Miltiades

Answer 8

was the Greek General at the Battle of Marathon and from his name we get the modern day term “Military”.

Question 9

Xerxes

Answer 9

was the emperor of the Persian forces at the battle of Thermopylae. He sat high on the mountainside as he watched his forces defeat the Spartans.

Question 10

Leonides

Answer 10

was the Spartan General and King who led his soldiers at the Battle of Thermopylae.

Question 11

The Battles of Thermopylae and Marathon

Answer 11

are well known to modern day historians and military strategists.

Question 12

Efialtis

Answer 12

Greek word that means “nightmare.” Word used to describe the Greek Traitor who shared with the Persian Emperor Xerxes a secret path to defeat the Spartans from behind.

Question 13

Archimedes

Answer 13

is a well known thinker who developed the concept of the lever and pulley along with other inventions.

Question 14

Pythagoras

Answer 14

known for developing the Pythagorean theoremof

a2 + b2 = c2

Question 15

Aristotle

Answer 15

a student of Plato. Aristotle is one of the greatest of the Greek Thinkers. He made many contributions in the areas of logic and reason.

Question 16

phalanx

Answer 16

a group of warriors who stood together in a square formation as they advanced toward the enemy. They used long spears and swords to attack their enemy while carrying a large and heavy shield.

Question 17

Alexander the Great

Answer 17

will ultimately defeat the Persians and rule the largest empire in history. The land of Greece will also be under his rule.

Question 18

BATTLES

Answer 18

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE BATTLES OF MARATHON AND THERMOPYLAE. YOU WILL NEED TO EXPLAIN WHAT OCCURRED IN EACH OF THESE BATTLES.