Mythology
The ruler of the Gods. Also, the God of the sky and thunder.
Who is Zeus?
a form of government in which policies and laws are decided by a majority of all those eligible rather than by a body of elected representatives
What is direct democracy?
a philosopher who never wrote anything down. He was eventually sentenced to death by Athens.
Who is Socrates?
Greek city-state known for democracy, arts, and naval power
What is Athens?
The what two civilizations fought the Persian War?
Greece and Persia
The Goddess of wisdom and warfare and the patron goddess of Athens
Who is Athena?
the name of the central political institution in Athens were all citizens could vote regularly
What is the Ekklesia (assembly)?
A philosopher who founded the Academy. He also is known for his theory of forms.
Who is Plato?
Greek city state known for militaristic land power
What is Sparta?
Who is the Peloponnesean War between?
Sparta and Athens
Zeus's wife and the goddess of marriage and childbirth
Who is Hera?
This figure strengthens Athenian democracy during its "Golden Age." He also gives a legendary funeral oration (speech).
Who is Pericles?
A philosopher who was known for founding the Lyceum where he emphasized outdoor learning. He believed in empiricism, or studying physical objects that are literally in front of us.
Who is Aristotle?
The three major philosophers from Athens
Who are Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
In the Persian War, what happens at the Battle of Thermopalyae?
Leonidas I and 300 Spartans defend a mountain pass
Name the following two gods: 1. the god of war 2. the god of the underworld
1. Who is Ares
2. Who is Hades
Through this system, citizens can vote to exile someone for 10 years if they have grown too powerful and are not abiding by democratic principles
What is ostracism?
This historian is considered the "father of history" because he wrote The History of the Persian Wars.
Who is Herodotus?
The great Spartan king who stands with the 300 Spartans to his death at the Battle of Thermopylae
Who is Leonidas I?
Describe the Battle of Salamis in the Persian War.
naval battle - narrow strait - Athens is victorious
Name the following two gods: 1. a messenger who was also the god of commerce, travel, and thievery 2. the god of the sea
1. Who is Hermes?
2. Who is Poseidon?
the council of 28 elders over the age of 60 in Sparta. They are granted lifetime membership.
What is the Gerousia?
This historian wrote The History of the Peloponnesian War.
Who is Thucydides?
DAILY DOUBLE: In the Hamden Hall-Hopkins rivalry, are we Sparta or Athens?
Sparta
Describe the Battle of Plataea in the Persian War.
Greece wins the war - land battle