anctient greece Flashcards
Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
It was the Minoans.
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
The result was that Greece won.
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
Direct government.
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?
In Sparta.
Who was allowed to participate as actors in Greek theater?
Only men.
Were Greek city-states polytheistic or monotheistic?
They were 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?
The Athenian.
What type of government did Sparta have?
An oligarchy.
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle.
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus.
What is an agora?
An open area where people would gather to socialize and trade.
What is a philosopher?
A thinker who reflects on the meaning of life and is known for their wisdom.
What is democracy?
A type of government in which the general people make decisions and share power.
What is a polis?
A Greek city-state.
What is an oligarchy?
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people.
What is a phalanx?
A military technique where soldiers stand side by side and fight in rows.
What is a peninsula?
An area that is surrounded by water on three sides.
What is a myth?
A story about gods, goddesses, and heroes that is passed down over time.
