Science and Math
He calculated the circumference of the earth
Who is Eratosthenes
He reformed politics in Athens by outlawing debt slavery
Who is Solon
This is the idea in Greek tragedy of building up emotions then releasing them.
What is catharsis
Athenian commander at the battle of Marathon
Who is Miltiades
The is government by a single ruler who is determined by birth.
What is monarchy
He said the solar system is heliocentric
Who was Aristarchus
He is an example of a tyrant in ancient Athens
This type of Greek drama was intended to "poke the bear"--to make fun in order to encourage change.
What is comedy
After the first Persian War, he told the Athenians to BUILD SHIPS!
Who is Themistocles
A type of government where a wealthy landowners hold power. They are "the best".
What is aristocracy
He invented the kind of geometry we study in school today.
Euclid
He expanded Athenian democracy by introducing the stipend.
Who is Pericles
This is where Greek drama was performed.
What is outdoor theaters
Persian emperor who demanded earth and water from the Greek city-states before the first Persian War.
Who is Darius
This is a form of government with a single ruler who has seized power.
What is a tyrant
He explained right triangles, but died in a bean field.
Who is Pythagoras
He is considered to be the father of modern history
Who was Herodotus
This is how Greek actors projected their voices.
What are masks
At the battle of Thermopylae, he said the Spartans would "fight in the shade".
Who was Leonidas
This type of government is rule by the people.
What is democracy
He encouraged doctors to identify the causes of diseases and illness
Who is Hippocrates
This is the spreading of Greek culture.
What is Hellenism
Greek drama was usually performed during these.
What are religious festivals
He told us that this is the reason we should study the arts and music.
What is "to enjoy leisure".
This is a type of government where a few elites hold power.
What is oligarchy?