This war had its origin in the economic rivalry between Mycenae and Troy. Or perhaps it had something to do with Helen.
What is the Trojan War?
100
wise men who taught logic and rhetoric and believed success was more important than moral truth
Who were Sophists?
100
City-state known for its military strength
What is Sparta?
100
Macedonian leader who conquered Greek city-states by 338BC
Who is Philip II?
200
He introduced economic reforms which helped traders and farmers in 594BC.
Who was Solon?
200
These wars were fought because Darius I wanted revenge against Athens.
What were the Persian Wars?
200
posing a series of questions to challenge students to examine the implication of their answers
What is the Socratic method?
200
In this city-state boys learned reading, writing, music, poetry, public speaking, military and athletic skills.
What is Athens?
200
1. Macedonia and Greece
2. Egypt
3. Most of Persia
What is the division of Alexander's vast empire after his death?
300
He was a Greek playwright who wrote tragedies. He is known for "Antigone."
Who is Sophocles?
300
After victory at this battle, a runner was sent to deliver the victory message to Athens. He ran 26.2 miles to do so, then dropped dead after proclaiming, "Rejoice, we conquer."
What is the Battle of Marathon?
300
He believed the state should regulate every aspect of its citizens' lives to provide fro their best interests.
Who is Plato?
300
a massive formation of heavily armed foot soldiers
What is a phalanx?
300
This Alexandria became a center for trade-marble from Greece, Arabian spices and ivory from Africa.
What is Alexandria, Egypt?
400
He broadened the role of ordinary citizens in government setting up the Council of 500 whose members were chosen from among all citizens. He made the assembly a legislature, a lawmaking body.
What was Cleisthenes?
400
These wars were fought between Sparta and Athens.
What are the Peloponnesian Wars?
400
He analyzed all forms of government and favored ru;e by a single, strong virtuous leader.
Who is Aristotle?
400
The part of southern Greece where Sparta lies?
What is Peloponnesus?
400
He said, "To help the sick according to my ability and judgment, but never with a view to injury or wrong."
Who is Hippocrates?
500
Known as the "Father of history" visiting many lands, observing many peoples, collecting information from what people remembered about the Persian wars. He showed the importance of research in writing history.
Who is Herodotus?
500
This alliance was set up by Athens as a result of Persia's defeat at the hands of the Greeks.
What is the Delian League?
500
Under this man's leadership, Athens government became more democratic. Under him Athens became the cultural center of Greece.
Who is Pericles?
500
Sparta's and Athen's types of government
What Oligarchy and Democracy?
500
He devised the heliocentric theory that says the earth rotates on its axis and orbits the sun,