Greek Civilization Flashcards
What is a hoplite?
A Greek footsoldier with bronze armor.
Who was Solon?
Solon was a Greek magistrate who brought two major reforms to Athens by abolishing tenant farming and debt slavery.
Who was Herodotus?
An Athenian historian who recorded the Persian wars also known as the father of history.
Who was Leonidas?
A Spartan king during the Persian war who lead the defense at Thermopylae.
Who was Xerxes?
The king of Persia after Darius I who burned Athens and was assassinated after being driven back from Greece.
Who was Pericles?
A great Athenian orator famous for his funeral speeches.
Who was Alexander the Great?
A Macedonian prince and General who conquered all of the known world.
What is Hellenization?
Hellenization refers to the spread of Greek culture, language, and customs beyond the borders of ancient Greece.
What are helots?
Helots were Spartan slaves owned by the state.
