Greece Flashcards

1
Q

Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?

A

Minoan

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2
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What was the result of the Persian Wars?

A

Persia lost the wars and Greece became a dominant power in the region.

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3
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What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?

A

Direct democracy

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4
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Whose army conquered areas in Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of Asia?

A

Alexander the Great

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5
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Which man is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’?

A

Hippocrates

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6
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Who brought new trade opportunities and wealth to the Greek mainland?

A

Mycenaeans

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7
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Which city-state gave women many of the same rights as men?

A

Sparta

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8
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Who was allowed to participate as actors in Greek theater?

A

Men

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9
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Were Greek city states polytheistic or monotheistic?

A

Polytheistic

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10
Q

Describe the landscape of Greece.

A

Very hilly, not flat

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11
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Which civilization held power during the Greek ‘Dark Age’?

A

Dorian

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12
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Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading and science?

A

Sophists

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13
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What type of government did Sparta have?

A

Oligarchy

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14
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Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?

A

Aristotle

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15
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Who was known as the king of the gods?

A

Zeus

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16
Q

Define agora.

A

An open area where people would socialize and trade.

17
Q

Define philosopher.

A

A wise person who reflects on the meaning of life.

18
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Define democracy.

A

A type of government in which the people make decisions and share power.

19
Q

Define polis.

A

A Greek city-state.

20
Q

Define oligarchy.

A

A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people.

21
Q

Define phalanx.

A

A military technique where soldiers march and fight side-by-side in rows.

22
Q

Define Peninsula.

A

An area of land surrounded by water on three sides.

23
Q

Define Myth.

A

A story about gods, goddesses and heroes that is passed down over time.