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The Iliad and the Odyssey promoted themes of _
the values of courage, honor, and excellence
The Odyssey was this type of literature
epic poem
Which of the following terms refers to the period when the Greek language and ideas were carried to the non-Greek world because of Alexander the Great's conquests?
Hellenistic Era
The sacred shrine where a god or goddess would reveal the future through a priest or priestess was known as a(n)
Oracle
The government was an oligarchy, which means that it was
Ruled by a small number
What were the two earliest civilizations that settled within Greece itself?
Mycenaeans and Minoans
The execution of this Greek philosopher represented Athens no longer supporting freedom of thought and inquiry after the Peloponnesian War.
Socrates
Which school of thought says that happiness is best pursued through bearing whatever life offers and the notability of public service?
a) Platonic thought
b) Stoicism
c) Arostotelian thought
d) Socratic Method
Stoicism
Who was the well known statesman who expanded democracy in Athens?
Pericles
The tyrants of ancient Greece came to power by
The rulers seized power by force
What invading force motivated the Athenians, Spartans, and other Greeks to put aside their differences to become allies?
Persians
The word spartan has come to mean
a) self disciplined
b) democratic
c) scholarly
d) oligarchical
Self Disciplined
What is the system of government in which the people participate directly in government decision making through mass meetings? Be Specific
Direct Democracy
Which ancient city in Egypt during the Hellenistic Era was known as a cultural center for learning and was famous for its library?
Alexandria
Greek history was influenced by Greece's _
(two geographic features)
mountains and seacoast (islands)
What was the early Greek city-state, consisting of a city or town and its surrounding countryside called?
polis
Who was Plato's most famous student?
Aristotle
At its height, Alexander's empire extended as far east as
India
What was the subject Aristotle wrote about which is the study of moral principles?
Ethics
Scholars continue to debate whether Homer's account of ______ is based on historical fact.
the sacking of Troy by Mycenaeans under the leadership of King Agamemnon
What was the result of Alexander the Great's conquests?
Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southeast Asia
The ancient Greeks considered religion
a) necessary for national well being
b) only for the elite
c) important for military endeavors
Necessary for national well being
Did the Peloponnesian War have a positive effect on Greek city-states and who came to power immediately after the conflict?
Why did so many different communities with independent ways of life develop in ancient Greece?
The mountains and islands in the territory isolated people from one another and prevented different communities from coming together
In Athens, during the Age of Pericles, the government was so innovative because every male citizen _
was eligible to vote on major issues