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 Persian Empire was defeated, and Sparta and Athens formed an alliance.
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’s army
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?
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.
Hilly and mountainous
Which civilization held power during the Greek ‘Dark Age’?
Dorians
Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading, and science?
Athenians
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
