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Global History— Greece Flashcards

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What is the time period of the Minoan Civilization?

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1750-1500 BC

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Where was the Minoan Civilization located?

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Island of Crete

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Who was the Minoan Civilization named after?

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King Minos

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What was the main characteristic of Minoan society?

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Great traders, not warriors

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What significant palace was associated with the Minoans?

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Palace at Knossos

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What led to the disappearance of the Minoan Civilization?

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Volcano/Earthquake and invaders (Mycenaeans)

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What type of invaders were the Mycenaeans?

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Indo-European invaders

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What was a key feature of Mycenaean society?

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Lived in city-states

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What significant war is associated with the Mycenaeans?

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Trojan War

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What year is commonly associated with the Trojan War?

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1250 BC

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What was the main reason for the Trojan War?

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Economic control, not love

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Who discovered evidence of the Trojan War?

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Heinrich Schliemann

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What are the names of the epic poems attributed to Homer?

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The Iliad and The Odyssey

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What was the chief source of information about the Trojan War?

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The Iliad

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What geographical feature significantly influenced Greek civilization?

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Archipelago and mountains

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What is a ‘Polis’ in Greek history?

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City-state

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What are the four types of government mentioned in early Greek city-states?

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  • Monarchy
  • Aristocracy
  • Oligarchy
  • Democracy
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What military formation was characteristic of Greek warfare?

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Phalanx

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What was the population ratio of Helots to Spartans?

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7:1

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What was the Spartan government structure?

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Two kings and an assembly of citizens

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At what age did Spartan males begin their military training?

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7 years old

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What was Solon’s significant reform in Athens?

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Outlawed debt slavery

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Who created the Council of 500 in Athens?

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Cleisthenes

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What was the main event that united Greek city-states against Persia?

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Persian Wars

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

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Greeks won despite being outnumbered

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What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae?

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Greeks chose a narrow pass to fight against a larger Persian force

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Who was the Athenian leader during the Golden Age?

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Pericles

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What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?

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Sparta defeated Athens

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What did philosophers in ancient Greece study?

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Logic and reason

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Who was Socrates and what was his famous quote?

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A philosopher known for ‘The unexamined life isn’t worth living’

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What work did Plato write?

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The Republic

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What concept did Aristotle study extensively?

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Types of government

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Who was the father of Alexander the Great?

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Philip II of Macedonia

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What was the major achievement of Alexander the Great?

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Conquered much of the known world

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What was the cultural impact of Alexander’s conquests?

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Spread of Greek culture

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What was the main city in Egypt during the Hellenistic period?

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Alexandria

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What philosophical system did Zeno found?

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Stoicism

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem associated with?

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Geometry

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Who is known as the father of medicine?

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Hippocrates

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What was the major characteristic of Hellenistic Civilization?

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Blending of cultures

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What did the Olympic Games represent for the Greek city-states?

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Unity and athletic competition

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What was the significance of the Delian League?

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Military alliance led by Athens

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What was the political structure of Sparta?

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Militaristic oligarchy

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What was the significance of Thucydides’ recorded Funeral Oration?

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Showed Athenian democratic ideals

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What political idea thrived with the separation between logic and religion?

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Power of human minds

This separation allowed for the development of philosophical thinking and rational inquiry.

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Who taught students to question and improve themselves?

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Socrates

Socratic questioning became a fundamental practice in education and philosophy.

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What caused Socrates’ death?

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Dislike of Athenian government

Socrates believed the government was corrupting ideas of political loyalty.

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What were considered statistically notable achievements in ancient philosophy?

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Philosophical/Intellectual concepts

Rational thinking and theories about nature’s patterns were key achievements.

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What theorem is associated with Pythagoras?

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Pythagorean Theorem

This theorem relates to the sides of a right triangle.

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Who is known for Euclidean Geometry?

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Euclid

Euclid’s work laid the foundation for modern geometry.

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What was Ptolemy’s theory about the solar system?

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Sun revolved around Earth

This geocentric model was widely accepted until the heliocentric theory gained prominence.

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What dominated more than philosophy and science in Athens?

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Art

Notable architecture and sculpture dedicated to the gods characterized Athenian culture.

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What are the three types of pillars in classical architecture?

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Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

These styles vary in ornamentation, with Corinthian being the most ornate.

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What forms of drama were prevalent in ancient Athens?

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Plays (tragedy/comedy) and poetry

These art forms portrayed human emotion and individualism.

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Who was Sophocles?

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Athenian Dramatist

Known for works like Oedipus that explored psychological themes.

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What was a significant economic tension in ancient society?

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Tension between social classes

This was exacerbated by debt collection and poor agricultural practices.

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What crops did ancient Athens primarily rely on?

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Olives and grapes

These crops were suited to the land and valuable for trade.

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How were landlords affected by agricultural practices?

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Gained the most profit

Farmers often fell into debt due to the slow yields and high value of produce.

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What was Aristotle’s view on slavery?

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Considered justified and necessary

He viewed slavery as integral to the economy, particularly in mining and servitude.

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What was the status of agricultural technology in Athens?

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Didn’t advance

Agricultural practices lagged behind other cultures, impacting productivity.

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What type of culture did Sparta have?

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Military culture

This focus on military prowess shaped their society and economy.

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What was the social structure in ancient Athens like?

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Tight patriarchal families

Women had economic importance but were considered inferior.

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What was the societal view on babies in ancient Athens?

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Sometimes killed

This was due to status and financial burdens on families.

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How were women viewed in ancient Athenian society?

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Had economic importance but were inferior

Their roles were often limited despite their contributions to farming and artisanal work.

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