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The ancient Greek poet/author who is credited with writing both The Iliad and The Odyssey
Homer
100
This city-state of Greece prided itself on its military prowess and strength.
Sparta
100
Mycenae won this war by supposedly hiding soldiers inside a giant wooden horse and sneaking past enemy lines disguised as a gift.
Trojan War
100
Athens is credited with establishing this popular form of government that grants all citizens a political voice
Democracy
100
A series of athletic events held every four years to honor the god Zeus
Olympics
200
This ruler expanded the Persian Empire with the goal of conquering all of Greece.
(Started "the Persian Wars")
King Darius I
200
This city-state prided itself on its artistic and cultural achievements.
Athens
200
The Greeks defeated the Persians due to their superior ships called "Triremes," and advanced sea knowledge at this famous battle
The Battle of Salamis
200
This political system is characterized by having one ruler who holds power over all of the citizens
Monarchy
200
Including people like Hercules, these figures were born half god and half human. Often possessing special abilities.
Demi-gods
300
This ruler successfully conquered Athens at the Battle of Thermopylae
Xerxes I
300
A commonly fortified high ground of many ancient Greek cities. Often, the location of important buildings and temples
Acropolis
300
A large-scale conflict between Athens and Sparta which resulted in the downfall of Athenian power
The Peloponnesian War
300
This system of government is run by one singular ruler who seizes power through force.
Tyranny
300
Aristotle laid the foundation for this method of discovery that emphasizes making observations and collecting evidence
Scientific Method
400
A famous Greek philosopher who is known for engaging Greek citizens in higher-level questioning about personal beliefs
Socrates
400
This building was meant to honor Athena and housed the statue of Athena in Athens.
Parthenon
400
According to legend, after this battle, an Athenian soldier ran all the way back to Athens to share the news that the Persian army had been defeated
The Battle of Marathon
400
A system of government that is characterized by a small group of elites that hold power over the citizens
Oligarchy
400
Sacred religious locations/people where prophecies from the gods would be delivered
Oracle
500
This young ruler conquered all of Greece and Persia (including Egypt). He made it all the way to western India before he died at age 32
Alexander the Great
500
According to the Ancient Greeks, this is where the 12 most powerful gods or "Olympians" lived
Mount Olympus
500
This Battle officially marked the end of the 2nd Persian invasion and the Persian Wars
The Battle of Plataea
500
This Greek alliance of city-states was formed by Athens after the Persian wars to help defend outer city-states from further Persian aggression
The Delian League
500
This religion is most commonly associated with Persia and influenced many modern religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Zoroastrianism