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Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
Minoans
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
Persia lost the wars and Greece became the dominant power in region
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)
It had rugged hills with long coastlines
Which civilization held power during the Greek ‘Dark Age’?
Dorian
Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading and science?
Sophists
What type of government did Sparta have?
It was a military society run by an oligarchy
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus
Define the term: An open area where people would gather to socialize and trade
Agora
Define the term: A thinker who reflects upon the meaning of life and is known for their wisdom
Philosopher
Define the term: A type of government in which the general populace (people) make decisions and share power
Democracy
Define the term: A Greek city-state
Polis
Define the term: A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people
Oligarchy
Define the term: A military technique whereby soldiers march and fight side by side in rows
Phalanx
Define the term: An area of land surrounded by water on three sides
Peninsula
Define the term: A story about gods, goddesses and heroes that is passed down over time
Myth
