Ancient greece Flashcards
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
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?
Spartans beat Athens
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
A direct democracy
Whose army conquered areas in Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of Asia?
Athenians
Which man is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’?
Hippocrates
Who brought new trade opportunities and wealth to the Greek mainland?
Minoans
Which city-state gave women many of the same rights as men?
Athens
Who was allowed to participate as actors in Greek theater?
Sparta
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’?
Dorians
