Ancient Greece Flashcards
A civilization that replaced the Minoans and were part of the trade network of the Late Bronze Age; often at war with others around them.
Mycenae
Main King of the Mycenaen Greeks who led the Greek army/navy against Troy in the Trojan War. Killed by his wife in his bathtub according to myth.
King Agamemnon
A Neolithic people that started around 3000BC, supposedly the earliest people on the island of Crete. They were excellent sailors & traded w/ Egypt & the Fertile Crescent. Were most likely conquered by mainland Greece.
Minoans
A family unit that places the mother in the role of leadership.
Matriarchal
The father rules the family; power is passed to the oldest male child.
Patriarchal
Ancient Myth that discusses Ancient Athens as well as the labyrinths that have turned out to be a part of ancient Minoan society.
Legend of the Minotaur
The name of the multi-storied palace located on the island of Crete.
Palace of Knossos
Linear A was written symbols that stood for syllables rather than words, ideas, vowels, or consonants. It is clear that Cretan administrators used the script to keep detailed records of economic and commercial matters. Unfortunately, we can’t read it!
Linear A
A partially-deciphered language of Mycenaeans (also found on Crete). Much more is translated than that of Linear A.
Linear B
Underground Plumbing, mosaics and a lot of artistic representation, manufacture of luxury items, mathematical innovation, etc.
Innovations of the Minoans
Not likely to be a snake goddess, there are a lot of interpretations of her meaning in Minoan society.
Minoan “Snake Goddess”
Period in Greek history from 1150-750 BC. New intruders came to the land, neglected older palaces, etc. Decline of Mycenaeans. Most of what we know about this period comes from Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad, since there was no new literature and little trade.
Greek Dark Ages
With 400+ founded colonies, the Greeks facilitated trade among the Mediterranean region and its inhabitants, spreading the greek language and its cultural traditions and also stimulating development of surrounding areas.
Greek Colonies
A democratic Greek polis who accomplished many cultural achievements, and who were constantly at war with Sparta. Had the best navy in Greece.
Athens
A powerful Greek miliary polis that was often at war with Athens. Used slaves known as helots to provide agricultural labor.
Sparta
A major Greek city, with ports on both the Aegean and Adriatic seas. Site of Temple to Aphrodite as well as many banks and financial institutions.
Corinth
A city-state in ancient Greece.
Polis
Public square. first it was a meeting place for warriors, but evolved into market place, courts, and public buildings. (Agoraphobia is the fear of public or open places, FYI!)
Agora
A fortified hilltop in an ancient Greek city.
Acropolis
(470-399 BCE) An Athenian philosopher who thought that human beings could lead honest lives and that honor was far more important than wealth, fame, or other superficial attributes.
Socrates
A way of teaching by asking pointed questions to force his pupils to use their reson and to see things for themselves.
Socratic Method
427-347 BC; Socrates’ most famous student; described the ideal form of government in his famous book, The Republic.
Plato
(384-322 BCE) Believed, unlike his teacher Plato, that philosophers could rely on their senses to provide accurate information about the world. Also, taught Alexander the Great.
Aristotle
Founder of Medicine During the Golden Age in Greece he was a scientist that believed all diseases came from natural causes. He also had high ideals for physicians & an oath was made that is still used today.
Hippocrates
