Ancient Greece Study guide 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 part of Asia?
Alexander the Great
Which man is known as the “Father of Medicine”?
Hippocrates
Who brought new trades 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
Greece includes islands, mountains, rugged hills, and 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?
Oligarchy
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus
Define agora
An open area where people would gather to socialize and trade
Define philosopher
A thinker who reflects upon the meaning of life and is known for their wisdom
Define democracy
A type of government in which general populace (people) make decisions and share power
Define polis
A Greek city-state
Define oligarchy
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people
Define phalanx
A military technique whereby soldiers march and fight side by side in rows
Define peninsula
An area of land surrounded by water on three sides
Define myth
A story about gods, goddesses that is passed down over time
