Greek Geography & Civilization
This body of water connected Greek city-states and made trade and communication easier.
What is the Aegean Sea?
This word comes from Greek roots meaning "rule by the people."
democracy
Athens organized this alliance after the Persian Wars.
Delian League?
This term means the "love of wisdom."
philosophy
This Macedonian king united Greece before his son's conquests.
Philip II
A Greek city-state was known by this term.
What is a polis?
This form of government means "rule by one."
monarchy
Sparta's military strategy emphasized this type of combat force.
army/land forces
This questioning technique was used by Socrates to lead people to deeper understanding.
Socratic Method?
This Greek value emphasized honor, glory, and reputation earned through great deeds (How you will be remembered after you die)
Kleos
This fortified hill overlooking a Greek city contained important temples.
Answer: What is the Acropolis?
In Sparta, these conquered people were forced to work the land.
Who were the Helots?
This long conflict was fought between Athens and Sparta.
Peloponnesian War?
These teachers trained students in persuasion and public speaking.
Sophists
This marketplace served as the center of trade and public life in a Greek polis.
Answer: What is the Agora?
This governing body in Athens voted on laws and decisions.
The Assembly
This maneuver was a popular military tactic perfected by Phillip the second where soldiers armed with 12 foot spears called "sarissa" would charge behind a wall of shields.
phalanx maneuver
This philosopher was killed for "Tainting the minds of the athenian youth"
Socrates
Alexander spread Greek culture throughout his empire, a process known by this term.
Hellenization
These people established the largest civilization in the Aegean sea region of Greece before the Dark Ages.
Mycenaeans
Plato believed that democracy was flawed. WHY did he come to this decision
Whatever Mr. H says
According to legend, this messenger ran from Marathon to Athens to report a Greek victory.
Pheidippides
This person painted "The Death of Socrates"
Jacques-Louis David (Da-veed)
This group of ancient Greeks went on to become the ancestors of the Spartans.
Who were the Dorians?