Ancient Greece Flashcards
What is the definition of phalanx?
A military mechanic where soldiers stood side by side in a line.
What is the definition of democracy?
A government where people decided and voted on power and decisions.
Which civilization held power during the Greek “Dark Age”?
The Dorians.
What type of government did Sparta have?
An oligarchy.
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
A democracy.
Which man is known as the “Father of Medicine”?
Hippocrates
Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading and science?
Sophists.
Which city-state gave women many of the same rights as men?
Sparta.
Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
The Minoan.
Who brought new trade opportunities and wealth to the Greek mainland?
The Myceceans.
Whose army conquered areas in Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of Asia?
Alexander the great.
What is the definition of oligarchy?
A government ruled and controlled by a small group of people.
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus
Were Greek city states polytheistic or monotheistic?
The Greek were polytheists.
What is the definition of myth?
Stories about gods or heroes passed down over time.
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
The greeks had won.
Describe the landscape of Greece. (Flat or hilly)?
Hilly, land features of Greece included islands,mountains, hills, and long coastlines.
What is the definition of philosopher?
A thinker who was known for their knowledge and reflected upon the meaning of life.
What is the definition of peninsula?
A part of land surrounded by water on three sides.
What is the definition of polis?
A Greek city state.
What is the definition of agora?
An open area of land where the people traded.
Who was allowed to participate as actors in Greek theater?
The men.
