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?
With the Persian Empire in decline,it was time for greece to become the dominant power in the region.
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
Direct 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?
The men
Were Greek city states polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic
Describe the landscape of Greece. (Flat or hilly)
It had rugged hills with long coastlines
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?
It was a military society run by as an oligarchy
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus
Define the following terms
agora
An open area where people would gather to socialize and trade
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democracy
A type of government in which the general populace(people) make decisions and share power
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Philosopher
A thinker who reflect upon the meaning of life and known for their wisdom
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polis
A city state
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oligarchy
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people
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phalanx
A military technique whereby soldiers march and fight side by side in rows
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peninsula
An area of land surrounded by water on three sides
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Myth
A story about gods,goddesses,and heroes that is passed down over time.
