Greek Mythology
What type of religion did the Greeks follow
Polytheistic
Who created the myth of the Trojan War?
Homer
Who was Alexander's teacher?
Aristotle
Who spread Greece's culture throughout the eastern countries?
Alexander the Great
Who spread their religion?
Priests and the oracle
Who was the queen of Sparta who stated the whole thing?
Helen
What happened to him at the age of 16?
He became king of Macedonia while his father was at war.
The countries that were under his control were divided, causing many fights and wars.
Who were the three head gods
Zeus, Hades and Poseidon
How did the war begin?
Helen ran off with the king of Macedonia, her husband's brother sent an army to get her. This caused war to break out between Sparta and Macedonia.
What happened to him at age 20?
Becomes official king of Macedonia after his dad is murdered.
What was the Hellenistic period?
The period in Greece after Alexander's death
How did they believe humans were created?
A titan was given the reward of creating life by Zeus after siding with him in the war. He made them out of mud and Athena breathed life into them.
How did the war end?
Sparta tricks the Macedonians into letting them behind their walls with the trojan horse. When they hop out of the horse they attack, winning the war.
What is his goal?
Conquer Persia
What began the Battle of Corinth?
In 215 Greece allied with Carthage to fight Sparta, this leads to Rome declaring war on Macedonia
What is a myth?
A story passed through a civilization that tells generations how we got here, what our purpose is and where we go when we die.
What happened to Helen?
After her husband died she was exiled to an island where a widower from the war killed her.
What is his last conquest?
India
What happens after the Battle of Corinth?
In 146 the Greeks lost the battle and Rome continued its conquest.