Vocabulary
a writer who lived through Greek dark age.
What is Athens known for? think about government and cultural contributions
known for their direct democracy, philosophy and arts
What is a monarchy?
places that are ruled by a King or Queen
Polytheistic
Zeus
King of Gods
Hopelite
a heavily armed foot soldier who fought while carrying a sheild and long spear
What is Sparta known for? think about government and military
known for their oligarchic government and military discipline and training.
Democracy
A form of government where citizens have the power to make decisions through voting
Why did Alexander want his soldiers to marry women from different race?
so he could have a great one nation with mixed cultures and everyone as a one big happy family and Alexander himself as the boss
God of Sea and Earthquakes
Socrates
an ancient Greek philosopher who is known for his method of questioning. (the Socrates method)
what age did the Minoan civilization begin? And where did they begin?
the bronze age. began on the island of crete
Oligarchic
a government ruled by a dual monarchy (two kings). and other people with significant power
Why did the Greeks built temples and sanctuaries?
to honor their gods
Athena
Goddess of Wisdom
What is a Polis
A Greek City-State
What are the possible causes of the Minaon and Myceanean civilizations fading from existence as structures?
Natural disasters and wars
Assembly
where citizens voted on important issues like laws, war, and foreign policy
What did Alexander the Great help spread? say at least two things.
the culture of Greek, thought, religion, and language.
Apollo
God of Light
Tragedy
a dramatic play in ancient Greece.
the classical period of Greece consisted of what wars?Name one or Two.
the Persian wars and Peloponnesian war
what did the independent city-states have in common?
Shared the same common language and common religion
which philosopher tutored Alexander the Great
Aristole
Hemera
The goddess of day