Ancient Greece
Geography of Greece
Philosophy and Education
Spartan Society
Definitions and Key Concepts
100

What was the city-state Sparta known for?

Sparta was known for its powerful army.

100

What term describes Greece being surrounded by water on three sides?

This is known as a peninsula.

100

What was the name of the questioning style invented by Socrates?
 

The style is called the Socratic method.

100

What were the three classes of people in Sparta?

Citizens, non-citizens(women), and slaves

100

What is a peninsula?

A peninsula is land surrounded by water on three sides and connected to a landmass on the fourth side.

200

Which student of Socrates went on to create 'The Academy'?
Plato created 'The Academy'.

Plato created 'The Academy'.

200

At what age did boys in Sparta leave home for army training?

Boys in Sparta left home at the age of seven.

200

How did Athenians make decisions with the invention of democracy?

Athenians made decisions by allowing citizens to vote on important issues.

200

What was Sparta known for? 

Sparta was known for its powerful army and military strength

200

What is democracy?

Democracy is a style of government that gives power to citizens to make decisions by voting.

300

Define a city-state.

A city-state is an area within a country that is small like a city but acts like a country

300

What was the name of the region where Sparta was located?

Sparta was located in Peloponnesus.

300

What was the name of the school founded by Aristotle?
 

The school founded by Aristotle was called the Lyceum.

300

At what age did boys in Sparta leave home to begin their army training?

Boys in Sparta left home at the age of seven.

300

What is a city-state?

A city-state is an area within a country that is small like a city but acts like a country, having its own laws, language, army, and culture.

400

What style of government did Athens create?

Athens created democracy.

400

In which city-state did Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle live?

They lived in Athens.

400

Who was considered a citizen in Athens?

Citizens in Athens were free men over the age of 18, usually born to Athenian parents.

400

What was the main focus of education in Sparta?


The main focus of education in Sparta was to train strong and powerful soldiers.

400

What is Peloponnesus?

Peloponnesus is the peninsula in Southern Greece where the city-state Sparta is located.

500

Who was the king of Macedonia that conquered Persia, Egypt, and Northern India?
 

Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia.

500

What is the term for a landmass surrounded by water on three sides?

The term is a peninsula.

500

What contributions did Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle make to Western thought?

They laid the foundation for Western philosophy and ethics.

500

What did Sparta do with their powerful army?

Sparta conquered other city-states for wealth and power with their army.

500

What is the significance of Athens in ancient Greece?

Athens was the center of power, art, science, and philosophy, and it was where democracy was created.

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