Early Aegean Civilizations
Which early Aegean civilization was known for initiating a cultural "dark age"?
Dorians
Who was allowed to participate in Sparta and Athens' government?
Only male citizens
To which goddess is the Parthenon dedicated?
Athena
Which type of government did Pericles establish in Athens?
Direct Democracy
How did women advance in Hellenistic culture?
More women learned to read and write, and some even held royal power.
What are the Mycenaeans best known for? (hint: Homer wrote about this in the Iliad)
Taking place in the Trojan War
Why was the phalanx an effective military formation?
The use of shields protected soldiers and helped maintain formation (show photo of phalanx technique)
Name two types of dramatic plays that were popular in ancient Greece.
Tragedies and comedies
Which change did Cleisthenes make to who could participate in government?
He changed participation rights from just wealthy male citizens, to ALL male citizens.
What is stoicism?
Stoicism is the philosophy to calmly accept whatever life brings and exhibiting high moral standards.
What did the frescos indicate about women in the Minoan civilization?
The frescos found at Knossos palace indicated that women may have enjoyed more rights than in most other ancient civilizations.
Describe the difference between the rights of women in Sparta, versus the rights of women in Athens.
Describe the Socratic method for learning about any topic.
1) Wonder
2) Reflect
3) Refine and Cross-Examine
4) Restate
5) Repeat
What were Pericles' three biggest values for government?
1) equality of citizens before the law
2) responsibility of citizens to participate
3) service to the state
What was Aristarchus' contribution to Hellenistic culture?
Developed the theory of a heliocentric solar system, in which the sun is the center of our solar system and the earth orbits the sun.
Which values from Homer's epics are reflected in Western culture? Name at least three.
Reason, Honor, Courage, Intelligence, Eloquence and Restraint
Spartan women were expected to produce healthy sons for the army, so they were required to exercise.
How did Thucydides differ from Herodotus's view of studying history?
Thucydides sought to avoid bias and prejudice, while Herodotus stressed the importance of research.
Which Macedonian King was assassinated before he could conquer the Persian empire?
Phillip II
What was Hippocrates' contribution to Hellenistic culture?
Hippocrates studied the causes of illnesses and searched for cures. He also developed the ethical standard for physicians which is still used today.
Describe one similarity and one difference between Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey
Similarities: both follow a main character who is also a hero, both have strong lessons for anyone who reads
Differences: The Iliad focuses on the Trojan War and fighting, while the Odyssey is a tale of adventures after the war
How did democracy in Athens change after Pericles took the throne?
Pericles created a direct democracy as opposed to a limited democracy
Describe the "golden mean" that Aristotle encouraged others to pursue. Use an example other than the one listed in your notes.
The "golden mean" is the middle ground between excess and deficiency. For example, studying for your test a little bit each day would be the golden mean between not studying (deficiency) and pulling an all-nighter the night before (excess).
Which Greek leader was most known for helping spread Greek culture far and wide, as evidence by Greek influence on language, art, and government in modern society?
Alexander the Great
How did Alexander the Great's conquests help create the Hellenistic culture?