Ancient Greece Flashcards
Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
minoans
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
the greeks won the war
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
males born in athan were able to vote every 10 day
Whose army conquered areas in Greece?
Persia
Which man is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’?
hippocrates
Who brought new trade opportunities and wealth to the Greek mainland?
mycenaens
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?
polycystic
Describe the landscape of Greece.
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
