ancient Greece 2 Flashcards
Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
Minoan civilization
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
The greeks won the war
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?
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?
Spohists
What type of government did Sparta have?
Oligarchry
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus
Democracy
A type of government when the general population or the people make decisions and share power.
polis
-A greek city state
Oligarchry
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people.
Phalanx
Is a military technique where soldiers fight side by side in rows.
Peninsula
A area of land surrounded by water on three sides.
Myth
A story about gods,goddesses, and heroes that is passed down over time.
