Key City-States
Which two city-states were the most powerful in ancient Greece?
Athens and Sparta
Who wrote the epic poems the Iliad and The Odyssey?
Homer
What type of government allowed citizens to participate in decisions in Athens?
Democracy
What was the Trojan Horse
A wooden horse used by the Greeks to secretly enter Troy
What was the main focus of Spartan education?
Military training, discipline, and obedience
Which city-state was known for its democracy and focus on arts and philosophy?
Athens
Which Athenian philosopher was famous for his method of questioning and was sentenced to death?
Socrates
Did Greek city-states have one central government or their own separate governments?
Their own separate governments
Why did the Trojan Horse strategy work?
The Trojans thought it was a gift and brought it inside their walls
What did Athenian education emphasize?
Arts, philosophy, literature, and public speaking
Which city-state was famous for its military strength and strict discipline?
Sparta
Who was Aristotle?
A philosopher, student of Plato, and tutor of Alexander the Great
What did Greek city-states share in common despite having separate governments?
Language and religious beliefs
What was hidden inside the Trojan Horse?
Greek soldiers (Odysseus)
Which city-state valued strength and order?
Sparta
What kind of government system did Athens develop?
Democracy
Which Macedonian King created one of the largest empire in history?
Alexander the Great
Did the Greek city-states often cooperate peacefully or fight each other?
They often fought each other
What did the Greek soldiers do one inside Troy?
Opened the gates and let the Greek army in
Which city-state valued knowledge and civic participation?
Athens