Culture
Greece's Golden Age
War
People
Mystery!
100
What fictional war was Achilles apart of?
Trojan War
100
What were the two main types of dramas that the Greeks created?
Tragedy and comedy
100
Did Athens have a strong army or navy?
Army
100
Who was the son of Philip and conquered the Persian empire?
Alexander
100
What was Archimedes famous for?
Estimating the value of pi
200
Who wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey?
Homer
200
Who was the ruler of Athens during the Golden Age?
Pericles
200
How long did Spartan men spend in the military?
From age 7 - 60 (or death)
200
Whose work was the basis for the scientific method? He also wrote The Politics.
Aristotle
200
What was the famous bronze statue that was more than 100 feet tall? It was one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient World
Colossus of Rhodes
300
Why did the Greeks create myths?
It helped the Greeks explain the world around them.
300
What is a direct democracy?
Citizens rule directly and not through representatives
300
Who did the Spartans face at the Battle of Thermopylae?
Persians
300
Who wrote The Republic, was the student of Socrates, and said that citizens will fall naturally into three groups?
Plato
300
What is an oligarchy?
Government ruled by a few powerful/wealthy people
400
What is Hellenistic culture?
Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences.
400
What architectural structure was part of the plan to beautify Athens?
Parthenon
400
Which king conquered Greece by transforming peasants into soldiers?
Philip
400
Which philosopher was put to death for "corrupting the youth" and "neglecting the city's gods"?
Socrates
400
What is the geography of Greece like?
Mountainous, surrounded by water, moderate temperatures
500
How did the Minoans impact the Myncenaeans?
Minoans taught them about trade and influenced their language.
500
How did Pericles make it easier for people to hold public offices?
He made public officials paid positions.
500
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
500
Who was the leader of the Persians and son of Darius?
Xerxes
500
What is historical interpretation?
Analyzing different historical events through certain perspective and lenses. (Everyone can have a different take on an event)
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