Vocabulary
an epic poem written by Homer
The Illiad
Who are the three most famous Greek philosophers?
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
God of the Sun
Apollo
What geographical feature covers most of Greece's mainland?
mountains
Describe the society in Sparta
militaristic
an armed foot solider in Ancient Greece
hoplite
Where did the three philosophers reside in Ancient Greece?
Athens
Goddess of Wisdom
Athena
Where did the Minoans begin their civilization?
Island of Crete
Describe the society in Athens
Loved philosophy, art, and music. Established a democracy
a form of discussion to engage in critical thinking
Socratic Method
What does the word "philosophers" mean?
Lovers of Wisdom
God of Lightning
Zeus
Athens was known for being masters of...
the sea
Who won the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta
one of my many students of Socrates. He focused on reality and what it means to be real vs. imaginary
Plato
Who were eligible to become citizens in Athens?
Only free, adult men.
Goddess of love and marriage
Hera
Sparta was known for being masters on...
land
Name 3 things that were different between Ancient Olympics vs. Present day Olympics
What marked the end of the Mycenaean civilization around 1100 B.C.
Dark Ages
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." -Plato
Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
People can be struggling on the inside, even though they appear to be ok on the outside.
What structure was built in Athens to honor Athena?
The Parthenon
What do historians believe might have been a factor in the ending of the Minoan and Mycenaean eras?
natural disaster- volcanic eruption followed by tsunami
What was unique about Thucydides's account of the Peloponnesian War?
He wrote his account of the war unbiased and did not include any divine or supernatural influence