Name for a group of warriors that stand together in formation with large spears.
What is phalanx
100
What was the reason for the first Persian war.
What is Greeks settled colonies in Asia Minor.
100
Famous building erected to honor Athena
What is the Parthenon.
100
Using reason and logic to study the meanings of life
What is philosophy
100
Name the two key city-states involved in the Peloponnesian Wars.
What is Athens and Sparta
200
Alexander came from this country.
What is Macedonia.
200
This is the name for the second king of Persia, son of Darius and known as "the jerk"
Who is Xerxes
200
List the three types of Greek Columns.
What is Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
200
This Greek Philosopher wrote The Republic and was a student of Socrates. His name also lives in a closet and makes colorful shapes.
Who is Plato
200
The name for the League Athens developed.
What is Delian League
300
Name for the city that Alexander named in Egypt, it is also the site of the Great Library.
What is Alexandria.
300
At this Battle the Greeks were able to push back the Persians and sent a runner back to Athens. We now have a modern day race named after it.
What is Marathon
300
To improve the detail and artwork in their paintings and sculptures the Greeks studied the __________.
What is human body
300
This Greek Philosopher thought everything was great in moderation as he searched for balance in life.
Who is Aristotle
300
Even though Athens was well supplied in their city due to a great navy. A great _______ struck the city and took out 1/3 of the population.
What is plague, disease
400
Throughout his conquests, Alexander spread many of the ideas of Greek culture. What is the name for Greek-like?
What is Hellenistic.
400
At this battle the Greeks met the Persians at a choke point but due to a traitor they were unable to hold them back. A group of 300 Spartans fought to the last mast in defense of Greece.
What is Thermopylae
400
The name for the Greek mathematician responsible for geometry and many other math formulas.
Who is Euclid
400
This Greek Philosopher frustrated many by continuing to ask Why. He was forced to drink poison.
Who is Socrates.
400
This enemy of Greece helped Sparta fund a Navy to defeat Athens.
What is Persia.
500
Who was Alexander's father that initially conquered the Greeks.
Who is Phillip II
500
At this Battle the Greeks retreated back during the burning of Athens but cleverly tricked the Persians into following them. The Athenian navy rammed the Persian fleet destroying over half of their ships in a short amount of time.
What is Salamis.
500
This man studied the cause of disease in Ancient Greece. His name is also the root for a modern oath taken by all doctors today.
Who is Hippocrates
500
Name of the Greek philosopher that taught Alexander the Great.
Who is Plato
500
The name for the alliance that Sparta formed with its allies.