Greece and Persia
What was the major religion in Persia while Darius was ruler?
Zoroastrianism.
While Athens was known for its powerful navy, Sparta was known for its powerful_________.
Army
Predict what would have happened if Alexander had not died at a young age.
Alexander's empire would have grown even larger.
What was the most impressive of all ancient Greek buildings?
The Parthenon.
How are Xerxes I and Darius similar in regards to what they wanted?
Both men wanted to conquer Greece.
A group of 10,000 soldiers in the Persian Army chosen for their bravery and skill
Who were the Immortals?
What might have happened in Sparta if its army had become weak, considering they had enslaved so many people?
Slaves would have staged a rebellion.
What fighting innovation allowed Philip of Macedonia to easily conquer the Greeks?
The phalanx
Why were the many achievements of ancient Greece so important?
The achievements of ancient Greece were so important because they strongly shaped Western civilization.
What did Alexander do with many of the cities he conquered to show his importance?
He named them after himself.
How did Darius come to rule Persia?
Darius claimed the throne and killed all his rivals.
The women of Sparta received physical training like the men. What conclusion can you draw about Spartan women?
Spartan women were strong and healthy.
Describe Alexander the Great in terms of being a military leader.
He enjoyed being a military commander and conquering new lands.
Name three fields in which they Greeks had achievements.
Philosophy, the arts, science, medicine, etc.
What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?
It was divided into three kingdoms. (Name the Three for Daily Double Bonus)
What caused Darius to first become angry with the Greeks?
Some Greeks rebelled against Persia.
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
What happened after Alexander and his army crossed the Indus River in India?
His troops were exhausted and refused to fight any longer.
Which Greek philosopher was condemned to death for considering explanations for events other than that they were the work of gods?
Socrates
What advances did the Greeks make that still influence the world today?
Answers will vary.
Make an inference: As ruler of Persia, what do you think Darius was most interested in doing?
He was interested in making Persia's empire strong.
Compare and contrast the cultures of Sparta and Athens.
The Athenians thought that education was very important. The Spartans spent many years in the military. The Spartan women had more rights than the Athenian women.
What is the term for Greek-like, which was applied to the conquered kingdoms after Alexander's death?
Hellenistic
Which Greek philosopher was the student of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle, and wrote a book called The Republic?
Plato
What do you think Aristotle would have said about the Spartan way of life?
Aristotle would have said that the Spartan culture should have more moderation in their lives. The Spartans focused on military power and Aristotle would have told them to focus on arts and sciences as well.