Greco-Persian Wars
The Persian Empire was primarily located in which continent?
Asia
Who was Alexander's tutor?
Aristotle
Who were the two main powers that fought in the Peloponnesian Wars?
Athens and Sparta
Who was the king of Persia during Alexander the Great's campaign into Persia?
Darius III
Who was Plato taught by?
Socrates
Which Greek city state won the Battle of Salamis?
Athens
Which famous city did Alexander found in Egypt?
Alexandria
Who won the Peloponnesian Wars?
Sparta
Who was the King of Sparta during the battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas I
Who created “The Academy” = a school of higher learning of science, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics, etc.
Plato
Which battle is known for the famous stand of the 300 Spartans who positioned themselves between the mountains and the sea and were able to hold off Persian forces for several days?
Battle of Thermopylae
At what age did Alexander the Great become king of Macedonia?
20
What strategy did the Athenians use to protect themselves from the Spartan invasion?
Who was the Athenian leader known for his role in leading Athens during the Peloponnesian War?
Pericles
What is the name of Socrates's most famous written work? (DOUBLE JEOPARDY)
Trick question: He didn't write any
After the Persian victory at Thermopylae, what happened to Athens? (DOUBLE JEOPARDY)
The Persians destroyed and burnt it.
In May 334 BC Alexander won his first battle against Persian forces at the __________.
Battle of the Granicus
In regards to the military, what was Sparta good at and what was Athens good at?
Sparta: land battles versus Athens: naval battles
Who was the Greek general who tricked the Persians into a trap at Battle of Salamis.
Themistocles
Why was Socrates put on trial?
He was thought to be corrupting the youth
Which event marked the end of the Greco-Persian Wars?
Battle of Plataea
What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?
His generals fought for control and his empire was split up.
Sparta installed which group to rule over Athens? How long did they rule?
Thirty Tyrants who ruled for less than 1 year
Name the Persian King who launched the Second Persian invasion of Greece?
King Xerxes I
Which Greek philosopher taught cynicism and believed in an ascetic life of poverty?
Diogenes