Early Greece
Greece developed as separate city-states instead of a unified country because of what reasons?
Mountains, rivers, and traditions or ideas keep people separated.
At the end of the Peloponnesian War, Greek city-states were left in this condition.
weak and divided
The period of cultural and economic success in Athens is known as this.
The Golden Age
Alexander the Great's conquests launched a period called the ________ during which Greek culture spread through the known world.
Hellenistic period
The King of the Gods
Zeus
Who were citizens in Athens?
Free Males
What is a philosopher?
A person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment
The public space in Greek city-states used for assemblies and markets
What was the Delian League?
a group of Greek city-states joined together to defend against the Persians
What country modeled their government off of Athens?
USA
His father, Philip II of Macedonia, used this strategy to gain control of Greece.
conquest and bribery
God of the Ocean
Poseidon
Which of the main city states in Ancient Greece focuses more on War
Sparta
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all ________ who used reasoning to try to gain wisdom or enlightenment.
philosophers
What is a polis?
City - state
The Persian Wars began due to a ______ by a Greek city-state.
revolt, rebel
What did the Greeks create to make trade easier?
Coins
Philip II of Macedonia wanted to unite the Greek city-states and destroy this empire.
Persia
God of Underworld
Hades
What is an oligarchy?
a government ruled by a small group of people
What are the three types of government according to Aristotle?
democracy, monarchy, oligarchy
A fort built on a hilltop
Acropolis
Sparta made a deal with this empire to receive gold for a navy.
Persia
What tools and trades helped the development of early Greek civilization?
shipping, trade, money and the Greek alphabet
This Persian king was defeated by Alexander in his conquest of Persia
Darius III
God of War
Ares
Who ruled in Sparta and was their role?
Two kings, serving primarily military and religious roles
What philosopher was sentenced to death for teaching the youth to think for themselves?
Socrates
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Tyranny
The elite Persian military force that moved quickly due to their use of horses.
cavalry
This Greek doctor established rules for medical practice.
Hippocrates
After Alexander’s death, what did his generals fight for?
The throne
God of Wisdom
Athena
Who were the Arts/Education most important too?
Athens
_________ believed that no one person or group should have too much of this
Aristotle
What type of Government did Athens first practice?
Direct Democracy
Athens and Sparta fought each other in this war.
The Peloponnesian War
How did Greek historians shape the way we record history?
They tried to separate fact from fiction and checked the reliability of their sources.
What did Ptolemy create?
Library in Alexandria
Goddess of Love
Aphrodite
What did both city states have in common?
Slavery, women being low, same religion and language
Why did Plato dislike Athenian democracy?
Common people were not qualified to make important decisions
What sea touches Greece?
Mediterranean, Aegean
What did Persians do to link their large territory?
Built roads and established communication systems.
How were comedies in the Hellenistic Era different than comedies in the Golden age?
Hellenistic comedies told stories of ordinary people.
This famous philosopher was Alexander the Great’s tutor.
Aristotle
Messenger God
Hermes
How was Sparta and Athens were different?
Political structure, military focus, and cultural values
What skills did the Sophists teach that helped lead to the development of philosophy?
Rhetoric and debate skills