ancient Greek 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?
The Greeks won a war that many thought was impossible
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
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?
Socrates
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 the term agora
An open area where people would gather to socialize or trade.
Define the term philosopher
A thinker who reflects upon the meaning of life and is known for his wisdom.
Define the term democracy
A type of government in which the general people make decisions and share power.
Define the term polis
A Greek city-state
Define the term oligarchy
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people.
Define the term phalanx
A military technique whereby soldiers march and fight side by side in rows.
Define the term peninsula
An area of land surrounded by three bodies of water.
Define the term Myth
A story about gods, goddesses and heroes that is passed down over time.
