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New Vocab Flashcards

1
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An agreement to work together

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Alliance

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Greek philosopher, he was a student of Plato. Taught that people should live lives of moderation and use reason in their lives

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Aristotle

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A unit of soldiers who ride horses

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Cavalry

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Entertainment (funny) [jokes] intended to make the audience laugh

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Comedy

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Persian emperor, he created the Persian empire by conquering most of southwest Asia

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Cyrus the great

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Persian emperor, he restored order to the Persian empire after a period of rebellion. Built roads and made other improvements to Persian society

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Darius I

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Very/filled with emotion ;play for theatre, radio or tv

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Drama

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Greek mathematician, was one of the greatest mathematicians in history. He is famous for his contributions to the field of geometry

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Euclid

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Greek-like; heavily influenced by Greek ideas

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Hellenistic

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Greek Doctor, he is regarded as the father of medicine he is know for his ideas on how doctors should conduct themselves

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Hippocrates

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Unbiased, not favoring either side in a conflict

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Neutral

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Macedonian ruler, he was one of the greatest military commanders in history. Conquered large areas of Asia and parts of Europe and Africa and spread Greek culture through his empire

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Alexander the Great

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A war between Athens and Sparta in the 400s BC

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Peloponnesian war

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A series of wars between Persia and Greece In the 400s BC

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Persian wars

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A group of Greek warriors who stood close together in a square formation

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Phalanx

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Macedonian King, he was a brilliant military leader who defeated the Greeks. Alexander the Great was his son

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Philip II

17
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The study of knowledge, reality, and existence

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Philosophy

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Greek philosopher, student of Socrates. He started a school in Athens called Academy and wrote the republic

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Plato

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Clear and ordered thinking

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Reason

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Greek philosopher, his teaching style was based on asking questions. He wanted people to question their own beliefs. Eventually he got arrested and condemned to death because he challenges authority

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Socrates

21
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His types of teachings (asking questions)

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Socratic method

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A plan for fighting a battle or war

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Strategy

23
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An event causing great suffering

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Tragedy

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Darius’s son; tried to conquer Greece again and to get revenge (Achaemenid empire)

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Xerxes I

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Founded by Zoroaster; monotheistic religion of ancient Persia

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Zoroastrianism

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