Sparta
What did Sparta care about above all else?
War & Strength
Describe the Acropolis in Athens
Fortified area at Top of hill, a place to go during attack, & religious center. The Parthenon & statue of Athena is there.
Who is considered the "Father of History"?
Herodotus
Who led the Macedonians to conquer Greece?
Philip II
Name in the correct order which philosopher taught who?
Socrates > Plato > Aristotle > Alexander the Great
What form of government did Sparta have? What does that mean?
An Oligarchy - A small group of people hold all the power.
What type of government is Athens? What does that mean?
Direct Democracy - The people vote to decide issues
What book did Herodotus write? What are the pros & cons of this book?
"The Histories". Most of our knowledge of Ancient Greece comes from The Histories, but unfortunately Herodotus was slightly gullible when collecting historical information.
Why was Macedonia able to conquer Greece?
Greece was weakened & vulnerable after the Peloponnesian War
What is Socrates most famous for?
The Socratic Method - Asking questions to challenge a person's way of thinking
Name at least 3 rights women in Sparta had that women in Athens did not.
Speak Freely
Choose their own husband
Own Land
Own their own business
What is the symbol for Athens? Why?
An Owl. Owls symbolize wisdom & it is associated with Athena
What is the big question surrounding the Trojan Wars?
If they're a myth or not!
What city did Alexander the Great create?
Alexandria
What was Plato against? Why?
Plato did not trust democracy. He did not believe the average person would make wise decisions regarding the government
Describe in as much detail as you can how each of the following were treated in Sparta:
Babies, Children, & Mothers
Babies were bathed in wine, tested for strength, & left to die on a mountain.
Children left for military training at 7, encouraged to steal, & were told to either "Return with your shield or on it."
Mothers were taught loyalty to Sparta was more important than their children. Mothers who died in child birth were honored as heroes.
What military advantages did Athens have?
A strong Navy, smarter generals, and better strategies.
What tragic event severely damaged our knowledge of the ancient world?
The burning of the Library of Alexandria
Name all the general places Alexander the Great conquered.
Greece, Persia, Egypt, & Indus Valley
What 2 achievements did Plato create?
The Academy & wrote the Republic
What were the names of slaves & the name of non-citizens who lived in Sparta?
Helots & Perioikoi
What two groups make up Athens government?
The Council of 500 & the Assembly
What two books, written by Homer, teach us the most about the Trojan Wars?
The Iliad & Odyssey
The era of Alexander the Great is known as the...
Hellenistic Period
How did Aristotle believe people could better understand the world? What does that mean?
He used inferences - a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.