Definitions
Greek word for "city-state"
polis
The Greek mathematician who believed music was based on numbers. Hint: think triangles
Pythagoras
Thales theorized that ____ was the primary substance from which all things were made.
water
A government led by free, adult males.
Democracy
The Greek philosopher who believed that gathering data or evidence was the best way to learn.
Aristotle
People could sell themselves into ____ to pay off their debts.
slavery
The Greek word for "marketplace", usually in an open air area near the center of town.
Agora aka forum
The Greeks called any "foreigner who didn't speak their language" an inferior ______
Barbarian
Another word for a Greek foot soldier/infantryman.
Hoplite
The tightly packed formation of Greek soldiers.
Phalanx
What philosopher wrote The Republic about an ideal/perfect city ruled by a philosopher-king?
Plato
Rival city-states may have led to the creation of the _____ to peacefully resolve their disputes.
Olympics
The Greek word for a "lover of wisdom"
Philosopher
What philosopher believed that honor & integrity was more important than wealth & power?
Socrates
Democritus claimed all things were made up of tiny particles ("uncuttables") called
atoma or atoms