Persia
Athens/Sparta
Greek Contributions
Philosophy/Religion
RANDOM
100
A government centered around a single individual, usually a king or queen.
What is a MONARCHY
100
This geographic feature isolated Greek people from one another and prevented different communities from coming together.
What are MOUNTAINS/ISLANDS
100
“The rule of many”, a.k.a. government by the people
What is DEMOCRACY
100
This god was considered to be the chief God and father of many others.
Who is ZEUS
100
What kind of animal is a turtle?
What is REPTILE
200
What was the name of the Persian governors that rule over the providences shown above?
SATRAPS
200
“the rule of few”; a select group of people in government exercise control
What is OLIGARCHY
200
A wall of shields created by foot soldiers marching shoulder to shoulder in a rectangular formation
What is a PHALANX
200
A philosopher was condemned to death for "corrupting the youth of Athens" and "neglecting the city's gods"?
Who was SOCRATES
200
This is the capital city of Louisiana.
What is BATON ROUGE
300
King who grew the Persian Empire to its greatest size at the time, coined money, had well-maintained roads throughout the land, and divided the empire into 20 satrapies for more efficient ruling
Who was DARIUS I
300
Individuality, freedom of thought, art, and beauty were highly praised by the Greeks. Which Greek people prioritized physical strength?
Who were SPARTANS
300
***DAILY DOUBLE***
The ancient Greek, Pythagoras, is best remembered for his contributions to mathematics with what theorem?
What is A2+B2=C2
300
This mountain was the domain of the Gods and Goddesses of ancient Greece.
What is OLYMPUS
300
In order to make Squidward normal sized again after Spongebob shrunk him, Patrick suggested turning Mermaid Man's belt to what setting?
What is WUMBO
400
This prophet taught that the choices humans make will affect their place in the afterlife
Who was ZOROASTER
400
People captured by the Spartans, usually in battle, and forced to work as slaves
What are HELOTS
400
According to legend, the people in Athens found out what had happened at the battle of Marathon because this man ran 26.2 miles from the battlefield to the city.
Who was PHEIDIPPIDES
400
Philosopher who wrote The Republic, a book that set forth his vision of a perfectly governed society
Who was PLATO
400
How old am I?
35
500
This Persian king showed such wisdom and compassion when he conquered Babylon that even the rulers of unconquered states offered to join his empire.
Who was CYRUS THE GREAT
500
This Athenian politician is best known for increasing citizens' access to democracy.
Who was PERICLES
500
Archimedes is remembered for his contributions to mathematics, such as establishing the value of pi (π). Write this number to the greatest accuracy that you can.
π = 3.141592653589793238462643383279 50288419716939937510
500
The Greek gods were more human-like in appearance and behavior. Which one was the god of wine and celebrations whose festival was a 5 day party?
Who is DIONYSUS
500
Where is the largest desert in the world located?
ANTARCTICA