What allowed Philip of Macedonia to easily conquer the Greeks?
The Greeks did not unite to fight Philip.
100
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
100
How did Darius restore order to the Persian Empire?
Darius divided the empire into 20 provinces, each ruled by a governor called a satrap. Darius made sure that the satraps remained loyal, and called himself “king of kings.”
200
The religion called Zoroastrianism was popular in Persia for many centuries. What conclusion can you draw from this fact?
The religion made sense to many Persians.
200
What would have happened to Sparta if its army had become weak?
Slaves would have staged a rebellion.
200
What inference can you make about Alexander? (What was he like?)
He enjoyed being a military commander.
200
Early Greek philosophers were the first people to do what?
consider explanations for events other than that they were the work of the gods.
200
Compare and contrast the cultures of Sparta and Athens.
Athenian boys had to spend two years in the military. Spartan boys had to serve for many years. Education was more important in Athens. Women in Sparta had more rights than women in Athens.
300
What caused Darius to first become angry with the Greeks?
Some Greeks gave aid to other Greeks who rebelled against Persia.
300
In Athens, what did most of the boys from poor families grow up to do?
became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.
300
What do you think would have happened if Alexander had not died at an early age?
Alexander’s empire will grow even larger.
300
Greek philosophers believed that one thing was more important than anything else in life. What was it?
using the human mind to think and understand
300
What made Philip such a successful military leader?
Philip’s soldiers fought as a phalanx like the Greeks, but they had longer spears so they could attack first in battle. Philip also used cavalry and archers to support the phalanx.
400
Compare Xerxes I to Darius. In what way were they similar?
Both men wanted to conquer Greece.
400
What caused the Peloponnesian War to begin?
Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece.
400
What happened after Alexander and his army crossed the Indus River in India?
His exhausted troops refused to fight anymore.
400
Why are the achievements of ancient Greece important?
they strongly shaped Western civilization.
400
What do you think Aristotle would have said about the Spartan way of life? Why?
Aristotle might have thought Spartan culture should have more moderation. The Spartans focused all their energy on being a military power and didn't pay attention to things like art and science.
500
How would you describe the Persian army?
strong and well organized
500
What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta became the most powerful city-state in Greece.
500
Alexander worked to spread Greek culture throughout his empire. What conclusion can you draw from this?
Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas.
500
BONUS QUESTION: Which Greek philosopher taught that people should live their lives in moderation, or balance?