Greece study guide Flashcards
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?
Persia lost the wars and Greece became a dominant power in the region
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
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)
Very hilly, not flat
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?
Oligarchy
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus
What is an agora?
An open area where people would socialize and trade
Define philosopher.
A wise person who reflects on the meaning of life
What is democracy?
A type of government in which the people make decisions and share power
What is a polis?
A Greek city-state
Define oligarchy.
A type of government in which power is controlled by a small group of people
What is a phalanx?
A military technique where soldiers march and fight side-by-side in rows
What is a peninsula?
An area of land surrounded by water on three sides
What is a myth?
A story about gods, goddesses and heroes that is passed down over time
