Chapter 5 Study Guide Flashcards
Who built an empire that stretched to India?
Alexander the Great
Where was the largest known Hellenistic statue located?
Island of Rhodes
Who warned the Greeks about the Macedonian king Philip and his army?
Demosthenes
Sparta’s declaration of war against Athens began what war?
The Peloponnesian War
Who preserved and spread aspects of the Minoan culture?
Mycenaeans
What term is used today for the art of Athens during the Age of Pericles?
Classical
Which people emphasized duty, strength, and discipline?
Spartains
Who moved into the Greek world and reigned for about 400 years and left no written record?
Dorians
What battle formation produced the most powerful fighting force in the ancient world?
Phalanx
Who wrote the well-known book Elements, which is the basis for modern geometry?
Elucid
Describe the political impact on Greece brought by Solon and Pericles.
The both instituted political reforms to benifit Greece and increase democracy.
Why do archaeologists think the Trojan War actually took place?
The remains of Troy were found in Turkey
What caused the decline of Athen’s golden age and the end of democracy?
Military defeat
What was an important feature of Athenian democracy under Pericles?
Increased the number of paid public officials.
Identify the Dorians, Mycenaeans, and Macedonians: In what order did these people appear?
1: Mycenaeans
2: Dorians
3: Macedonians
