Early Greek Development
Democracy
Athens History
Alexander the Great
Greek contributions review
100
Which geographic feature blocked Greek Polises from uniting? a. seas b. deserts c. mountains d. hurricanes
c. mountains
100
In the earliest stages of Athenian history, the government was controlled by_________ a. aristcrats b. Tyrants c. monarchs d. Democratic Councils
c. monarchs
100
Athens fought the battles of Marathon, thermopole, and Salamis against _________________ a. the trojans b. the Persians c. The Spartans d. Mojo Jojo
b. the Persians
100
This Macedonean King conquered Athens and the rest of the Greek Mainland A Darius III B Darius II C Alexander the Great D Philip II
King Philip II
100
This Great philosopher spoke about truth, good vs evil, justice, and what makes a good society. He was put to death because his truthfulness and wisdom was seen as a threat by the government of Athens.
Socrates
200
Which Geographic feature helped Greek polis' connect to and trade with far away civilizations?
seas?
200
a government controlled by a small group of wealthy men from powerful families is known as a _________
aristocracy or oligarchy
200
The war between Sparta and Athens and their allies was known as the __________________ a. trojan war b. persian war c. peloponessian war d. Delian war
c. Peloponessian war
200
Alexander the Great conquered which empire?
The Persian Empire
200
This philosopher was a student of plato, he started "The Academy" which lasted for 900 years and lead to great advancements in many fiends of study and academic disciplines that are still around today.
Plato
300
This was the name of the earliest inhabitants of the Greek mainland, they were ruled by warior kings and became skilled traders.
Mycenaeans
300
This person wrote the first Greek legal codes, his laws were very strict and punishments were usualy death.
Draco
300
What was the name of the Athenian controlled empire/ group of allies?
The Delian League
300
Who tutored Alexander as a boy?
Aristotle
300
This Sculptor created increadibly realistic works which attempted to show "perfect" or idealised human forms. He sculpted the great statue of Athena in the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens
Phideas
400
Homer's poems take place durring which war?
The Trojan War
400
The kings who kicked out the aristocrats and ruled with the popular suport of the people were known as_______
tyrants
400
Athens was victorious against the Persians thanks to which type of military technology?
Trireme Ships
400
What is the name of the culture which emmerged when Alexander blended Greek culture with the existing cultures of the lands and people he conquered?
Helenistic
400
The Greek Mathmetician who created theories about the measurments of triangles was named ________________ The Greak scientist who is known as the father of modern medicine was named ____________________ doctors still swear an oath named after him when they graduate medical school.
Phythagarus and Hippocritus
500
Why was the dorian period known as the Dark ages?
There was no evidence of writing for 400 years
500
This Man was a prominent General during the Persian Wars, he rose to power as a popular statesman during the Greek golden age and he greatly expanded the democracy of athens by allowing even poor citizens to serve in public office.
Pericles.
500
What was the main cause of the down fall of Athens?
The Peloponessian war
500
The library of Alexandria was located where?
Egypt
500
The philospher who theorized that all things are made of atoms was named _________________ The Greek Philospher who wrote a book studying poetry was named ________________________ The two main types of Greek plays were _____________ and ____________________
Democritus Aristotle Tragedies and Comedies
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