Big Brains
He was the father of Western Philosophy
Socrates
This group of 28 approved laws in Sparta
Council of Elders
Rule by the people
Democracy
Athens invaded this region after the Greco-Persian war
Asia Minor
A military formation that helped average citizens gain political power
Phalanx
He is given credit for writing the Iliad and the Odyssey
Homer
They were responsible for the day-to-day operations in Sparta, and could remove kings who broke the law
Ephor
Rule by the few
Oligarchy
After the Greco-Persian war, this city-state grew into an empire
Athens
Athletes in the original Olympics competed for this reward
Fame and Prestige
These are the people that Plato believed should be in charge of governments
The Wise
These people had more rights and freedom in Sparta than anywhere else in Greece
Women
Type of government where people are governed by elected officials
Indirect Democracy
He was the ruler of the Persian Empire at the start of the Greco-Persian War
Darius
Gaining a hold of an important trading city was the real cause of this war
Trojan War
This was the first institution of higher learning, becoming a model for all schools to follow
The Academy
Sparta would kill these people annually to discourage further revolts
helots
Society organized for the purpose of waging war
Military State
Alexander secured and protected the distance of this famous trade route
Silk Road
Library of Alexandria
A series of question and answers designed to promote critical thinking
Socratic Method
Sparta would invade this region surrounding Athens, starting the Peloponnesian War
Attica
Strong ruler who typically governed harshly
Tyrant
Athens supported these revolts, causing the Persian Empire to invade Greece in response
Ionian Revolts
The culture that emerged after Alexander's conquests; meaning to "imitate Greek"
Hellenistic