These were important because they were a break in fighting and a time when, every four years, Greek City-States would compete... naked.
What are the Olympics?
100
By definition, Philosophy is the love of this.
What is wisdom?
100
It was at this mountain pass that 300 Spartans lost to the Persian Invaders, yet inspired unification.
What is Thermopylae?
100
Step 1 in Alexander's great plan was to unite Greece through Conquest beginning with this City-State.
What is Sparta?
100
On Nov. 19, 1863 this famous speech was given by Abraham Lincoln to dedicate the first National Cemetery.
What is "The Gettysburg Address?"
200
Sparta had this type of government - and specifically they were lead by two Kings.
What is an Oligarchy?
200
Because he swore off worldly possessions, this Philosopher lived in a tub in the streets ... naked.
Who is Diogenes?
200
It was really this thing, and not Sparta, that caused Athens to lose the Peloponnesian War.
What is plague?
200
Due to the death of his Father, King Philip II, Alexander became King at this young age.
What is twenty (20)?
200
One week from today will be this gluttunous holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
300
He was Athens' greatest leader, General, and was a gifted public speaker who supported the Arts.
Who is Pericles?
300
Created by the Father of Philosophy, and Greatest Greek Philosopher, it was a technique whereby people could get better answers and understanding by asking more questions.
What is The Socratic Method?
300
An unfortunate messenger ran 26.2 miles between these two cities to warn of the Persian Invasion.
What are Athens and Marathon?
300
After conquering Greece and Persia, Alexander looked East towards this vast land.
What is India?
300
It is Lieutenant Curtis' middle name.
What is Snow?
400
Aside from being male and not being a slave, these were the two requirements for voting in Ancient Athens.
What is being at least 18, and having two Athenian parents?
400
Believing strongly in Virtue and Science, Aristotle believed that this could solve all subjects.
What is Reason?
400
They were the 3 City-State members of the Peloponnesian League.
What are Sparta, Thebes, and Corinth?
400
Although it sadly no longer exists, the Library at Alexandria was so massive that it is considered one of these numbered marvels of the Ancient World.
What are the "7 Wonders of the World"?
400
Another reason Nov. 19 is important to Americans, is because on this date in 1620 this famous ship landed off the coast of Massachusetts.
What is The Mayflower?
500
Unlike Athens, where men served for 2 years in the military, Spartan males served this many years.
What is twenty-three (23)?
500
Because he was found guilty of corrupting the youth of Athens, Socrates was forced to drink this deadly poison.
What is Hemlock?
500
The Persian War began when this City-State was attacked and asked for help.
What is Miletus?
500
Although "gymnasium" translated to mean this, luckily modern gyms don't follow this practice.
What is "naked training"?
500
It is the Greek word for "city" and is often used in naming comic-book cities.