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?
Persia lost and Greece became a powerful dominant 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’s army
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?
Sophists
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 gather to socialize and trade
What is a philosopher?
A thinker who reflects upon the meaning of life and is known for their wisdom
What is democracy?
A type of government in which the general people make decisions and share power
What is a polis?
A Greek city-state
What is an oligarchy?
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people
What is a phalanx?
A military technique whereby soldiers march and fight side by side in rows
What is a peninsula?
An area of land that is surrounded by water on three sides
What is a myth?
A story about gods, goddesses, and heroes that is passed down over time
