Geography
Why did Athens have a strong navy?
It was by the water
What are the two forms of Democracy
Direct and representative
A simple column with two scrolls at the top
Ionic
Define Hellenism
the spread of Greek culture, language, ideas, and traditions to other parts of the world.
This geographic feature covered about 80% of Greece and made travel difficult between city-states
Mountains
rule by a small group of powerful people
Oligarchy
Which Greek philosopher challenged people to question everything by asking questions?
Socrates
Who was Alexander the Great's teacher?
Aristotle
Rocky soil created what challenge for Greeks?
limited farming
What was required of male citizens in a direct democracy?
To participate in gov and vote
Why were the Olympic games important?
They honored the gods and encouraged unity
Who took control over the empire after Alexander died?
Ptolemy
Seleucus
Antigonus
Cassander
Lysimachus
Features of an Acropolis
Agora
Temple
Theater
What did Athens focus on?
What did Sparta focus on?
Education
Military
Define Mythology
a collection of traditional stories that a culture tells to explain its beliefs, gods, history, and the natural world.
What areas of life did Hellenism influence?
Architecture, Religion, Language
What was a major effect of the Peloponnesian War?
The Greek city-states became weak
Greeks influenced many ideas for the US including:
Participation in government.
Voting on laws and leaders.
Public debate and discussion.
What did philosopher believe was the best way to understand the world?
reason and logic
Scientists, philosophers, poets, and writers all came to where?
Alexandria