Greece's Collapse
Philosophy In Greece
Peloponnesian War
The Delian League
Mr. LaFontaine's Thoughts
100
Which 3 main city-states team up in the anti-spartan alliance?

Athens, Corinth, Argos

100

What is the name of Plato's ideal ruling class?

Philosopher-Kings

100

Sparta installs oligarchic, what is the name that it is given by Athenians?

Thirty Tyrants

100

Leonidas leads ~300 Spartans + allies in this Greco-Persian stand 

Thermopylae

100

This May holiday commemorates the Mexican Army's victory at the Battle of Puebla.

Cinco de Mayo

200

Name the formation used to defeat Sparta and explain what it was.

Oblique, Overload the left side and send waves up the middle 

200

Name 2/3 of the charges against Socrates in Athens

  • Corrupting the youth

  • Not believing in the gods of Athens (impiety)

  • Introducing new ideas and belief

200

During the Spartan Assembly (431 BC) this city-state pressured Sparta to declare war  

Corinth 

200

Who was the first city-state to revolt against the high tribute of Athens?

Naxos
200

What is the only word in the English dictionary that end in "mt" 

Dreamt 

300

How long does the Peloponnesian War last?

27 Years (431-404 BC)

300

How many groups are there in the Allegory of the Cave. Describe 1 of them

  1. The Prisoners: Bound in ignorance; they mistake shadows (appearances and media) for reality.
  2. The Puppeteers: Manipulators of belief; they use physical objects (propaganda and laws) to shape public perception.
  3. The Escaped Student: Developing reason; they leave the cave to see real objects and logical truths.
  4. The Sun-Gazer: Reaching enlightenment; they perceive the ultimate truth (The Good) and return to lead others.
300

_______ is a Spartan ally & gets caught in a conflict that results in a decree 

Megara 

300
The treasury was moved from ______ to Athens in 454 BC

Delos 

300

Where is the heart of a shrimp located?

In its head 
400

What year was the battle of Leuctra? 

371 BC

400

Name the 3 classes of citizens in Plato's perfect society.

  • Rulers → philosopher-kings

  • Guardians → soldiers

  • Producers → workers

400
Name both the Athenian and Spartan leaders at the start of the war.

Pericles vs Archidamus II

400

In the events leading to the Peloponnesian war which occurred right before the Megarian Decree 

Conflict with Corinth and Corcyra 

400

What food when eaten as a leftover has increased health benefits?

Pasta, Resistant starch has been linked to improved blood sugar control and better gut health

500

Who is ruling in Macedonia during the Theban Wars & what is his relation to the next king?

Perdiccas III, older brother of Philip 

500

Plato uses one word to describe why his structure of society will work, what is it?

Justice

500

Who is the former general of Athens who switches sides to help Sparta 

Alcibiades

500

Sparta reportedly wants to help Naxos but is unable to do so because of ...

Major helot revolt at home after an earthquake

500

These two major (non-big 4 sports) sporting events are held during the month of May

Kentucky Derby & Indy 500 

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