Greek History Flashcards
What contributions did the Greeks make in philosophy?
The Greeks were the first civilization to really sit down and think about the “w” questions of life. There are many philosophers that were Greek. Some of the most famous Greek philosophers were Aristotle,Plato, and Socrates. Thales was the father of philosophy.
What contributions did the Greeks make in government?
The Greeks came up with four types of government the democracy, oligarchy, tyranny, and the monarchy.
What contributions did the Greeks make in science?
The Greeks made many discoveries in science such as organizing stars with astronomy and Eratosthenes determined the circumference of the world.
What contributions did the Greeks make in medicine?
Hippocrates was the father of medicine. He believed every sickness was from natural cause and not because of superstitions like the other people of his day.
What contributions did the Greeks make in mathematics?
Pythagoras used math to explain the universe in mathematical terms and invented the Pythagorean theorem. Euclid is known as the father of geometry. Archimedes also made many mathematical discoveries.
What contributions did the Greeks make in literature?
The Greeks made many contributions in the world of literature and many of their works are still read today. Herodotus is known as the father of history. Thucydides wrote the history of the Peloponnesian War. Homer, Aristophanes, and Sophocles were also writers of Greek literature.
What contributions did the Greeks make in art?
The Greeks were very detailed in their art work. Sculpting and painting on urns were the main forms of art work along with their architecture of their buildings.
What contributions did the Greeks make in architecture?
The Greeks became the standard of excellence that later generations copied.
Define monarchy
Why was it important to Ancient Greece?
A monarchy is the rule of one. A monarchy was important to the ancient Greeks because it was a form of government that was used insane Greek city states.
Define oligarchy
Why was it important to Ancient Greece?
An oligarchy is the rule of a few. An oligarchy was important in Ancient Greece because it was used in Greek city states that were ruled by Greek Spartans.
Define tyranny
Why was it important to Ancient Greece ?
Tyranny is government that is ruled by force. Tyranny was important in Ancient Greek society because often people led reforms to help participate in the government.
Define democracy
Why was it important to Ancient Greece ?
A democracy is the rule by the people. This type of government was important to Ancient Greek society because it was used in the most popular Greek city state of old called Athens.
Define Hellenic (Hellas)
Why is it important to Ancient Greece?
Hellenic is the language. Hellas is the word for land.
Why was Alexander the Great important? Why is he called “the great?”
What happened to his empire?
Alexander the Great is important because he conquered basically all the known land back in the days of Ancient Greece. He is called “great” because of all the territory he conquered and for how he spread Greek culture around the known world of that day. After he died, his kingdom was split between four of his most powerful generals.
Explain the Persian War
The Persian war was between the Persians and the Greeks. The Greek end up winning every battle. This war is were the story the last 300 hundred comes from when 300 Spartans held a mountain pass and won the battle against insurmountable odds, but the Spartans Greek with grit won the battle.
