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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?
Greece became dominant with power in the reagan.
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
A direct 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?
Mycenaeans
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)
Hilly
Which civilization held power during the Greek “Dark Age”?
Dorians
Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading and science?
Sophists
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
agora
An open area where people would gather to socialize and trade
philosopher
A thinker who reflects upon the meaning of life and is known for their wisdom
democracy
A type of government in which the general populace (people) make decisions and share power
polis
A greek city-state
oligarchy
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people
phalanx
A military technique whereby soldiers march and fight side by side
peninsula
An area surrounded by water on three sides
Myth
A story about gods goddesses and heroes that is passed down over time
Mediterranean sea
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