Geography of Greece
This large peninsula in southern Greece was home to Sparta.
What is the Peloponnesus?
This Persian king built a strong, organized empire and created satrapies.
Who is Darius I?
This philosopher taught by asking questions
Who is Socrates?
Pericles led this city-state during its Golden Age.
What is Athens?
This war was fought between Athens and Sparta.
What is the Peloponnesian War?
This sea lies between Greece and Asia Minor.
What is the Aegean Sea?
The Persian Wars began when this city-state helped the Ionians rebel.
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This philosopher wrote The Republic, describing an ideal society.
Who is Plato?
Pericles expanded this form of government where citizens vote directly.
What is direct democracy
This league was led by Athens and rivaled Sparta’s Peloponnesian League.
What is the Delian League?
This type of landform caused Greek city-states to stay independent and isolated.
What are mountains?
This battle saw 300 Spartans fighting against a huge Persian army.
What is the Battle of Thermopylae?
This philosopher tutored Alexander the Great
Who is Aristotle?
Pericles rebuilt this famous temple after the Persian Wars
What is the Parthenon?
A deadly plague during the war weakened this city-state
: What is Athens?
Because of limited farmland, the Greeks turned to this economic activity.
What is trade?
This naval battle helped Athens defeat the Persians using fast ships called triremes. (DAILY DOUBLE)
What is the Battle of Salamis
Athens accused this philosopher of corrupting the youth, and he died by drinking poison hemlock.
Who is Socrates
Athenian democracy required citizens to participate in this group that voted on laws.
What is the Assembly
Sparta received help from this empire, allowing them to build a navy.
What is Persia?
These two seas helped the Greeks become skilled sailors and traders
What are the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas?
This long road connected Persian cities and allowed quick communication.
What is the Royal Road?
Aristotle believed people should live a life of balance called________ ____________ .
What is the 'Golden Mean'?
What is the Golden Age (of Pericles)
The Peloponnesian War ended with this city-state’s victory.
What is Sparta?