Greek city-state known for its strict, military-focused culture
Sparta
What is direct democracy
A system of government that allows citizens to participate directly in political affairs
*Though he's not Greek,* Aristotle tutored this famous Macedonian leader.
Alexander the Great
This conflict between Sparta and Athens that lasted nearly 30 years
King of Gods
Zeus
Which city-state treated women more poorly?
Athens
The act of banishing someone from a community by popular vote
Ostracism
Was prominent, influential, and led Athens during its "Golden Age"
Pericles
The military position the Greeks used
Phalanx
God of the Ocean
Poseidon
What type of government did Athens first practice?
Monarchy
Why was the Peloponnesian War fought? Who was angered the most?
Athens dominated the Delian League. Used collective funds from other city-states to repair Athens; Sparta
Homer
The alliance of Greek city-states. Who led it?
The Delian League; Athens
God of the Underworld
Hades
What took the lead in society during the Golden Age?
Art, Drama, Creativity, Architecture, History, Philosophy
A painting done in watercolor on wet plaster so the color becomes fixed on the wall/ceiling when it dries
Frescoes
Solon
Where 300 Spartans made a heroic last stand
The Battle of Thermopylae
Known for his 12 Labors
Hercules (Heracles)
What does city mean in Ancient Greek?
Polis
How did Plato influence ethical and political policies in Ancient Greece?
He introduced the idea of rational thinking
Widely considered the first historian
Herodotus
Battle of the 1st Persian Invasion. Ionia rebels against Persian rule with the help of Athens
Battle of Marathon
God of Archery & Music
Apollo