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Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?
Minoan
The Minoans were notable for their extensive trade networks throughout the Mediterranean.
What was the result of the Persian Wars?
Greek city-states remained independent
The Persian Wars united the Greek city-states against a common enemy.
What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?
Democracy
Athens is often regarded as the birthplace of democracy.
Whose army conquered areas in Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of Asia?
Alexander the Great
Alexander’s conquests spread Greek culture and influence across these regions.
Which man is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’?
Hippocrates
Hippocrates is credited with establishing the Hippocratic Corpus and ethical standards for medical practice.
Who brought new trade opportunities and wealth to the Greek mainland?
Minoans
The Minoans’ trade networks significantly influenced the economic development of mainland Greece.
Which city-state gave women many of the same rights as men?
Sparta
Spartan women had more freedoms compared to their counterparts in other Greek city-states.
Who was allowed to participate as actors in Greek theater?
Men
All roles in Greek theater were performed by male actors, even female characters.
Were Greek city-states polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic
The Greeks worshipped a pantheon of gods and goddesses, each with specific attributes and domains.
Describe the landscape of Greece.
Hilly
Greece’s mountainous terrain influenced its political and social development.
Which civilization held power during the Greek ‘Dark Age’?
Dorian
The Dorian invasion marked the beginning of the Greek Dark Age, characterized by a decline in literacy and cultural production.
Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading, and science?
Thucydides and Hippocrates
Both figures made significant contributions to their respective fields, with Thucydides being a historian and Hippocrates a physician.
What type of government did Sparta have?
Oligarchy
Sparta was ruled by a small group of elites, contrasting with the democratic system of Athens.
Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?
Aristotle
The Golden Mean is a philosophical concept advocating moderation and balance in life.
Who was known as the king of the gods?
Zeus
Zeus was the chief deity in Greek mythology, ruling over Mount Olympus and associated with thunder and lightning.
