Alexander
Alexander was the son of this king
Philip of Macedonia
What are some ways Demosthenes overcame his weaknesses and became a great speaker?
1. Stones in his mouth
2. Studied other speakers
3. Practiced by the shore
Who is the teacher of Alexander?
Aristotle
Who was Ptolemy?
One of Alexander's generals
Pyrrhus was the king of which part of Greece?
Epirus
Alexander tried to untie this, then just cut it with his sword
Gordian Knot
What did Demosthenes call his speeches against the Macedonians?
Philippics
Which philosopher began the Stoics?
Zeno
Who built the Library of Alexandria?
Ptolemy's son (Philadelphus)
Magna Graecia
What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?
It was divided into several parts and controlled by the generals.
How did Philip and Alexander try to silence Demosthenes?
Tried to bribe him to stop. When that didn't work, Alexander had him accused of treason.
Which philosopher began Epicureanism?
Epicurus
What is the name for the plant used to make paper?
Papyrus
Where was Cleomenes the king?
Sparta
Why was there confusion about what to do with the empire after Alexander's death?
He said the empire should go "to the strongest" (but no one knew what he meant be that)
How do Stoics know they have lived a good life?
They have lived with virtue. They might have wealth and worldly success. They might not. That doesn't matter.
Which philosopher is associated with cynicism?
Diogenes the cynic
What were two other notable contributions of the Ptolemies besides the library?
Pharos light house
Septuagint
What did Cleomenes want to do?
Restore the old laws of Lycurgus
What were some key stages of Alexander's conquest?
Tyre (very violent, did not want to be overtaken)
Jerusalem and Egypt (taken without a fight)
What is a central belief of cynicism?
Follow your own heart, not other people and not what you think other people expect/want you to do.
What is the key to life according to Epicureanism?
Live simply--don't strive after material things and have strong relationships/friendships
What is the Septuagint?
A Greek translation of the Old Testament (translated by 70 people)
What are some lasting contributions of Greece?
Value for clear, provable thought (logic)
Advanced medicine/science
Art: Literature, sculpture, architecture
Value for sports