Ancient Names

Question 1

A greek philosopher. Made the Socratic method of questioning and answering

Answer 1

Socrates

Question 2

A greek mathematician, who wrote a book called the Elements which was used to teach geometry. Father of Geometry

Answer 2

Euclid

Question 3

Greek philosopher taught by Plato. “Doctrine of the Mean”. Founded his own school in Athens. Known for identifying various scientific disciplines. Developed idea of syllogism

Answer 3

Aristotle

Question 4

a Greek historian who wrote stories about the Persian Wars. Father of History and First Historian

Answer 4

Herodotus

Question 5

Greek philosopher. Student of Socrates. Known for theories on Forms known as Platonism. Wrote a dialogue called “The Republic”

Answer 5

Plato

Question 6

Greek philosopher and mathematician. Known as the inventor of dialectic. Known for his paradoxes that contributed to development of logical and mathematical rigor. Balance of emotions.

Answer 6

Zeno

Question 7

A Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer, and inventor. Known for the Archimedes screw. Well-known for inventions and discoveries

Answer 7

Archimedes

Question 8

Greek tragedian. Best known for his play Oedipus the king (uses dramatic devices)

Answer 8

Sophocles

Question 9

A Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Known for celebrating victories from different games (Olympic Games?), writing choral odes

Answer 9

Pindar

Question 10

A Greek playwright and comedy writer. Father of Comedy. Best known for his representation of Greek comedy. His work has been preserved

Answer 10

Aristophanes

Question 11

Made Athens into full democracy. (Increased power full democracy, new council of 500 districts, and a citizen could be killed in threantening)

Answer 11

Cleisthenes

Question 12

One of Athens best statesman. Brought Athens into its Golden Age

Answer 12

Pericles

Question 13

Philips son. Believed to be weak. Wanted to spread Greek culture and rule the world. Won many battles against the Persians and Darius III. Took the throne in Babylon. Conquered Egypt and founded Alexandria.

Answer 13

Alexander the Great

Question 14

Greek politician and lawmaker. Elected to make reforms and avoid being overthrown by a tyrant. Made political changes and economical reforms.

Answer 14

Solon

Question 15

A Greek historian and general who documented 30 years of war and tension between Athens and Sparta. War documentations. Many debates for the war

Answer 15

Thucydides

Question 16

King of Persia. Ruled for 30 years and built powerful Persian Empire

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Darius

Question 17

Persian King known for his massive invasion of Greece. Won battle of Thermoplyae

Answer 17

Xerxes

Question 18

Ruler of Crete. Son of Zeus. Great warrior

Answer 18

King Minos

Question 19

A Greek philosopher. Founder of Pythagoreanism. Known for his discoveries in math, astronomy, and theory of music. Discovered irrational numbers

Answer 19

Pythagoras

Question 20

A Greek tragedian known as the Father of Tragedy. Much knowledge of his work. Famous works are Prometheus and made the myth of the Titan

Answer 20

Aeschylus