ancient Greece Flashcards
Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
Minoan
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
Greece became the dominant power in the region
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
democracy
Whose army conquered areas in Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of Asia?
Alexander the great
Which man is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’?
Hippocrates
Who brought new trade opportunities and wealth to the Greek mainland?
Mycenaean
Which city-state gave women many of the same rights as men?
sparta
Who was allowed to participate as actors in Greek theater?
men
Were Greek city states polytheistic or monotheistic?
polytheistic
Describe the landscape of Greece. (Flat or hilly)
hilly
Which civilization held power during the Greek ‘Dark Age’?
Dorian
Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading and science?
sophysts
What type of government did Sparta have?
oligarchy
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus
What is an agora?
An open area where people would meet and trade.
Define philosopher.
A thinker who reflects on the meaning of life.
What is democracy?
Everybody gets to make decisions not just a few people.
What is a polis?
A Greek city state.
What is oligarchy?
A group of people run the government.
What is a phalanx?
A military technique whereby soldiers fight side by side.
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
What is a myth?
A story about gods, goddesses and heroes passed down.
