Philosophers
Who taught Plato?
Socrates
How does a monarch gain power?
1. Passed down from a royal family (most often)
2. Chosen by leaders or nobles (some cases)
3. Military Power (some cases)
What is the main type of land in Ancient Greece?
Mountains
What kind of government did the Greeks, especially in Athens, create where citizens could vote?
Democracy
What is the name of the large island that was part of Ancient Greece and is famous for the Minoan civilization?
Crete
Which person did Aristotle teach that later became "King of Macedonia" or "The Conqueror"?
Alexander the Great
What is the meaning of tyranny in modern times?
Today, tyranny describes any cruel or oppressive government.
What is a peninsula, and is Greece one?
A peninsula is land mostly surrounded by water, and yes, Greece is a peninsula.
Why did the Ancient Greeks study the stars and planets, and what did this help them learn?
They studied the stars and planets to understand astronomy and the seasons, which helped them with farming, navigation, and science.
What city-state in Ancient Greece was famous for having strong soldiers and a powerful army?
Sparta
Why did Socrates choose to drink Hemlock?
Socrates could have tried to escape, but he wanted to follow the law and stay true to what he believed.
Who decides in a democracy in ancient Greece?
Made by all over 18 males
What did the Greeks use the seas for?
Trade and Travel
What did the Ancient Greeks invent that included plays, dramas, and comedies?
Theater
What type of government did Athens create that allowed citizens to vote and make decisions?
Democracy
Plato believed that the world we see is only a shadow of a more perfect, invisible world called the “world of forms.”
What do you think he meant by that idea?
Plato was saying that there’s more to truth than what we can see or touch. The physical world is only part of the bigger picture.
How does a tyrant get power in the first place?
1. Often by force or military support
2. Support from other People
3. Advantage of unrest
Name the two main seas that surrounded Ancient Greece.
Aegan Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
Name one type of Greek art or architecture that shows their love for beauty and balance.
Temples, statues, or buildings like the Parthenon
The Greeks held athletic competitions every four years to honor the gods. What were these games called?
The Olympic Games
What was Socrates known for saying and what did it mean?
“The unexamined life is not worth living,” meaning he thought people should always think about their actions and beliefs instead of just following others.
What is the modern meaning of an oligarchy?
A small group of wealthy people where most people have little or no say.
Where is Byzantium located and why is it important?
located on the eastern edge of Europe, where modern-day Istanbul, Turkey is today. It connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, making it very important for trade and defense.
Name one area where the Greeks made important discoveries, such as in geometry, astronomy, or medicine.
Science or Math
How did the mountains and seas of Greece influence trade, travel, and communication between city-states?
Mountains made travel harder and divided the land, but seas allowed trade and contact between city-states.