greece Flashcards
An open area where people would gather to socialize and trade.
agora
A thinker who reflects upon the meaning of life and is known for their wisdom.
philosopher
A type of government in which the general populace makes decisions and shares power.
democracy
A Greek city state
polis.
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people.
oligarchy
A military technique whereby soldiers march and fight side by side in a row.
phalanx
An area of land surrounded by water on three sides.
peninsular
A story about gods, goddesses, and heroes that is passed down over time
.myth
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.
Hill.
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?
They had a society run as an oligarchy.
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle.
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus.
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
Persia lost the wars and Greece became a dominant power in the region.
Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
Minoan.
