World History

Are Ya Thinking Son?(Philosophers)

100

This philosopher was Plato's teacher and became famous for asking people questions.

Socrates

200

This philosopher was the famous tutor of Alexander the Great and warned about the dangers of dictatorships, oligarchy, monarchy, and an uneducated public.

Aristotle

300

This Philosopher was the student of Socrates and believed that leaders should be the most well educated and wise. 

Plato 

400

This was the primary way Socrates taught and challenged others. 

This was the reason Socrates was put on trial and later executed. 

2 words

Asking Questions

500

This Theory from the Greek Philosopher Plato, revolves around the idea that there is a difference between what we see and what is actually true or real. 

The Theory of ____

The Theory of Forms 

You said what?Greek Vocabulary

100

The word means lover of wisdom and is the title of one of the categories in this Jeopardy Game

Philosopher

200

This Greek god was considered the king of the gods and controlled thunder and lightning.

Zues

300

This form of government means that the people have a say or vote.

Democracy 

400

This Greek word describes ones' love for the gods. 

Agape

500

This term describes a government controlled by a small group of people.

Oligarchy

Is that a Dub I smell?Famous Greek Battles

100

This Warrior was believed to be half god and was undefeatable unless he was shot in his ______ heal. 

Achilles 

200

King Leonidas and roughly 300 Spartans are famously sacrificed themselves to save the rest of the Greek Army against Persian forces during this battle. 

The Battle of Thermopylae 

300

This battle was ended when the Greeks used a massive wooden horse as a trick to get inside this city and defeat their defenses. 

What city?

City of Troy  

400

At this battle, against the odds, the Athenians defeated a MUCH larger Persian army.

The Battle of Marathon

500

The capture of this queen by the Prince of Troy would start the battle of Troy, that would last for 10 years.

What was the queens name? 

Helen 

The Goat Of Greece(Alexander the Great)

100

True or False:

When conquering or in an attempt to conquer new lands, Alexander the Greatwould adopt the cultures and traditions of people living there.  

True

200

How many Battles did Alexander lose throughout his lifetime. 

0

300

When Alexander the Great arrived in Gordium he faced the challenge of untying the Gordian knot in order to become king of Gordium. How did he untie the knot? 

He cut the knot

400

Who was Alexander attempting to defeat at the battle of Guagamela 

Darius III

500

Alexander the Great used this type of military unit to quickly maneuver throughout the battlefield and attack the enemy from behind or when they were least expecting it.

(Hint: they ride horses) 

Calvary

Huh?

100

What was the name of Alexander the Greats Father? 

King Philip 

200

Which Philosopher does this idea come from? 

"I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing"

Socrates

300

This term describe the specialized infantry units placed at the front of every battle with 18 foot spears during Alexander the Greats many battles. 

Phalanx

400

This word means the study of right and wrong and how people should act.

Ethics

500

The mountainous geography of Ancient Greece led to the development of independent ____ _____ _____

3 Words or 2 Words 

Greek City States