Chapter 5 Test Review Flashcards
Hellenistic
In relation to Greek cultural achievements.
Alexandria
Became the foremost center of commerce in Hellenistic Civilization.
Euclid
A mathematician that taught at the Alexandria
Archimedes
hellenistic scientist
Colossus of Rhodes
Largest Hellenistic statue.
Phillip II
A king of Spain who ruled a late empire. He helped grow the cultures musics and arts.
Macedonia
He led the most powerful empire in the world. He defeated the Persians in an eleven year military campaign.
Alexander the Great
Stretched his empire from Macedonia to Egypt. He was a great leader
Darius III
A king of the Archaemenid empire, he was adopted by Alexander.
Direct Democracy
A king of the Archaemenid empire, he was adopted by Alexander.
Classical Art
Art from western culture.
Peloponnesian War
A war between Athens and Sparta.
philosopher
A philosopher is someone who thinks about the world and how it works.
Socrates
Greek philosophers who taught individuality.
Plato
The most important philosopher who taught Aristotle.