City-States
What is Sparta
This war was fought between Athens and Sparta
What is the Peloponnesian War
This famous temple in Athens was built to honor Athena
What is the Parthenon
This Greek geographic feature is the location of the city-state, Sparta
What is the Peloponnesian Peninsula
This famous philosophy taught by asking questions.
Who is Socrates
In Athens, citizens directly participate in this form of government
What is a direct democracy
Sparta was helped by this powerful empire, which provided money and ships
What is Persia
This fortified center of the city-state was home to the Parthenon in Athens
What is the Acropolis
I am the king the the Greek gods and rule from Mt. Olympus. The Olympics were created in my honor.
Who is Zeus
This student of Socrates he wrote The Republic that describes the "perfect" society
Who is Plato
In Athens, only these people were allowed to vote and participate in government
Who are free, male citizens
This famous Persian War battle resulted in a Greek victory and a soldier running 26.2 miles to spread the news.
What is the Battle of Marathon
This type of column has simple, plain designs and was the earliest style.
What is doric
This author wrote two of Greece's most popular works, the Iliad and the Odyssey
Who is Homer
This student of Plato studied science and logic
Who is Aristotle
Who are Helots
This Greek military alliance was formed after the Persian Wars to protect Greece from future attacks
What is the Delian League
Greek temples were usually built this material, making them strong and beautiful
What is marble
What is Hellenistic culture
This student of Aristotle inherited the Greek city-states and spread his blended culture around the Macedonian empire
Who is Alexander the Great
Following the Peloponnesian War, the Greek city-states were weakened allowing this kingdom to conquer them
What is Macedonia
During the Peloponnesian War, this disease spread throughout Athens, weakening the city-state and killing Pericles
What is Smallpox
The most decorative of the three main Greek column styles is this one, which features leaves
What is Corinthian
The protagonist of the Odyssey, fought off lotus eaters, Cyclops, and sirens
Who is Odysseus
Plato founded this famous school in Athens, where he taught philosophy for many years
What is the Academy