Greece 2 Flashcards
Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
MINOAN
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
PERSIA LOST THE WARS AND GREECE BECAME A DOMINANT POWER IN THE 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?
MYCENIANS
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’?
THE DORIANS
Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading and science?
ATHENS
What type of government did Sparta have?
OLIGARCHY
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
ARISTOTLE
Who was known as the king of the gods?
ZEUS
Define AGORA.
an open area where people would gather to socialize and trade
Define PHILOSOPHER.
a wise person who reflects on the meaning of life
Define DEMOCRACY.
a type of government in which the general populace (people) make decisions and share power
Define POLIS.
a greek city-state
Define OLIGARCHY.
a type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people
Define PHALANX.
a military technique whereby soldiers march and fight side by side in rows
Define PENINSULA.
an area of land surrounded by water on three sides
Define MYTH.
a story about gods, goddess, and heroes that is passed down over time
