Miscellaneous
An acronym to remember these famous philosophers is SPA. Name all three of them.
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle.
The style of columns used in the Greek Polis Corinth
Corinthian
This battle, won by the Athenians, lends it's name to a popular running race today.
This type of government was popular in Athens, and we still use it today
Democracy
When this man was assassinated, Alexander's reign as king began.
Phillip II
Her hair of snakes and ability to turn people to stone made her famous
Medusa
Her hair of snakes and ability to turn people to stone made her famous
Medusa
Tasty! These straits were home to a decisive naval battle.
The Straits of Salamis
Alexander the Great took over for his father as king, an example of this type of government.
Monarchy
No it has nothing to do with the games, this was the name of Alexander's mother.
Olympias
If you were a female, it was probably better to be born in this Polis
Sparta
He wrote the Iliad
Homer
No fair! After a stalemate that lasted for ______ days, the Greek army attacked at night!
Eleven Days!
A few (usually rich) families call the shots. (Think Russia)
Oligarchy
Aristotle
If you found yourself in the maze with this creature, you're probably gonna have a bad time.
The Minotaur
This building was created to honor Athena, and still stands today!
The Parthenon
At the battle of Thermopylae, this many Spartans apparently held off 70,000 Persians for 3 days.
300 Spartans
This Oligarchical King led the Spartans in the battle of Thermopylae
King Leonidas
Alexander's mother was Molossian, but his father, was from this state that Alexander would become the king of.
Macedon
The Athenians had one military advantage over the Spartans, it was this.
The Navy
The first modern olympics were held in 1896 in this city.
Athens
This Revolt was a factor in the beginning of the Persian Wars.
Ionian Revolt
A take over! When power changes hands through force, this is the type of government in place.
Tyrannical Government
Harsh! He killed both his step-siblings to ensure he got the throne, name one of them.
Caranus or Europa