Mythology
Because the ancient Greeks believe in more than one god they are
Polytheistic
This city-state is the birthplace of democracy
Athens
Tragedy and comedies are different genres of _______________ pioneered by the Greeks
plays/theatre
In this type of govt, just a few people have power
An oligarchy
King/Ruler
This hero, who was a son of Zeus, is known for his twelve labors that eventually made him a god
Hercules
soldiers/fighters/warriors
This oath is still used in the field of medicine today
The Hippocratic Oath
Polis is
the Greek term for city-state
At its height, Alexander's empire stretched from Greece in the west to ___________ in the east
India
This is how ancient Greeks passed their stories down across the generations
oral storytelling/oral tradition
This city-state gave its women more access to education and more rights, respectively
Sparta
Figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were known for being
Philosophers/Great Thinkers
The highest point of a city state is the
acropolis
Alexander named this city he founded after himself
Alexandria
The Greek war hero known for his strength in all parts of his body except his ankle is known as
Achilles
This city-state is best known for its cultural contributions, including the tragic play Oedipus the King
Athens
Art, including statues, columns, and temples as well as science and mathematics flourished during this era of Greek histiory
Athenian Golden Age
Hellenism is
a culture that blends Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian traditions
True or False: Alexander's navy was the most significant part of his fighting force
FALSE -- it was his army!
Based on their myths about war and the heroes like Hercules they celebrated, we know that the Ancient Greeks valued
strength/power/military power/fighting/
The war fought between Athens and Sparta is known as the
Peloponnesian War
Pericles is known for doing this in Athens
Being an Athenian statesmen/starting the Athenian Golden Age/ Being a strong leader during war
Define cultural diffusion
A mixing/blending/sharing of multiple cultural traditions
Alexander's Empire led to cultural diffusion, specifically these FOUR cultures were blended and shared
2. Persian Culture
3. Greek Culture
4. Indian Culture