The inventor of a device which brings water from a lower level to a higher level.
Archimedes
A mathemetician who described the basic ideas about geometry
Euclid
The Minoan civilization developed on _____, the largest of the Greek islands.
Crete
The Persian Empire was Ancient Greeceās greatest enemy, with ______ leading the Persians after Cyrus.
Darius
What role did myths play in ancient Greek society? (Name 2)
Explain natural Phenomena, Education, Moral Lessons, Entertainment, Religious significance.
Who were the 3 generals that took over Alexander's kingdom after his death?
Ptolemy, Antigonus, Seleucus
What are 2 types of drama did the Greeks invent?
Tragedy and Comedy
In what sequence were the Hellenistic kingdoms defeated?
Hellenistic Macedonia, Hellenistic Persia, Hellenistic Egypt
Why did trade flourish between the Hellenistic kingdoms? (Name 2 things)
Common Language, Infrastructure (Roads,etc), Culture
The first person to propose the Earth moves around the sun
Aristarchus
Which city-state did Alexander use as an example to deter revolts from other Greek city-states?
Thebes
Why was King Philip II successful in his conquest?
He used the phalanx but with longer spears. He also employed cavalry and archers as support units.