Josh Minkley Flashcards
Which civilization was very harsh, and relied on strength?
Sparta
Who built the Parthenon?
Pericles
Who founded Alexandria?
Alexander the Great
How tall was the lighthouse of Alexandria?
400 feet (122 metres)
Where is Athens?
Southeastern Greece
Who is Zeus?
Greek god of gods
Who is Athen’s mascot?
Athena
What festival was the only one that let women participate in?
The festival of Dionysus
What year were the Olympics started?
776 B.C.
What year did Athens first get a constitution?
594 B.C.
When did Athens gets the world’s first democratic constitution?
508 B.C.
What does the Greek word “Nike” mean?
Victory!
Where was Phillip ll born?
Macedonia
Who was Phillip ll’s son?
Alexander the Great
What was the name of the legendary knot that Alexander undid to become the Macedonian King?
The Gordian Knot
