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An agreement to work together
Alliance
Greek philosopher, he was a student of Plato. Taught that people should live lives of moderation and use reason in their lives
Aristotle
A unit of soldiers who ride horses
Cavalry
Entertainment (funny) [jokes] intended to make the audience laugh
Comedy
Persian emperor, he created the Persian empire by conquering most of southwest Asia
Cyrus the great
Persian emperor, he restored order to the Persian empire after a period of rebellion. Built roads and made other improvements to Persian society
Darius I
Very/filled with emotion ;play for theatre, radio or tv
Drama
Greek mathematician, was one of the greatest mathematicians in history. He is famous for his contributions to the field of geometry
Euclid
Greek-like; heavily influenced by Greek ideas
Hellenistic
Greek Doctor, he is regarded as the father of medicine he is know for his ideas on how doctors should conduct themselves
Hippocrates
Unbiased, not favoring either side in a conflict
Neutral
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
Alexander the Great
A war between Athens and Sparta in the 400s BC
Peloponnesian war
A series of wars between Persia and Greece In the 400s BC
Persian wars
A group of Greek warriors who stood close together in a square formation
Phalanx
Macedonian King, he was a brilliant military leader who defeated the Greeks. Alexander the Great was his son
Philip II
The study of knowledge, reality, and existence
Philosophy
Greek philosopher, student of Socrates. He started a school in Athens called Academy and wrote the republic
Plato
Clear and ordered thinking
Reason
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
Socrates
His types of teachings (asking questions)
Socratic method
A plan for fighting a battle or war
Strategy
An event causing great suffering
Tragedy
Darius’s son; tried to conquer Greece again and to get revenge (Achaemenid empire)
Xerxes I
Founded by Zoroaster; monotheistic religion of ancient Persia
Zoroastrianism
