Greek Philosophers
Vocabulary
Ancient Greece
Types of Government
Athens vs Sparta
100

This philosopher wrote the book "The Republic."

Who was Plato?

100

An area of land surrounded on 3 sides by water.

What is a peninsula?

100

This geographic feature caused isolation among the ancient Greek city-states.

What are mountains?

100

This government, which is used by the United States, allows all citizens to vote.

What is a democracy?

100

In this society, women did have some rights.

What is Sparta?

200

He taught a method of reasoning known as "The Socratic Method."

Who was Socrates?

200

Trees and seas are examples of this type of characteristic.

What is physical characteristics?

200

This fruit, used in the making of wine, could grow in the harsh soil of Greece.

What are grapes?

200

This government, which is symbolized by a crown, has one person lead, and pass the title down to their children.

What is a monarchy?

200

In this culture, women must marry the person chosen by their family.

What is Athens?

300

Speaking against the government Socrates was found guilty and died by this method.

What is poisoning?

300

This type of government allows all citizens to vote.

What is a democracy?

300

Ancient Greeks used this method of travel for trading.

What are boats? (Sailing or ships is also acceptable.)

300

When only a few men are in charge, we call it this type of government.

What is an oligarchy?

300

These people were known for trade and art, not war.

What was Athens?

400

He was responsible for the Scientific Method.

Who was Aristotle?

400

According to this belief, if you do wrong to someone, wrong will be done to you.

What is karma?

400

Because of their isolation, ancient Greece developed into this 2 word self governing place.

What is a city-state?

400

A government which overthrows the current government and takes over by force is known as this.

What is tyranny?

400

From birth, males in this culture were taught to fight.

What is Sparta?

500

Aristotle became tutor to this man. who would later go on to conquer most of Asia Minor.

Who is Alexander the Great?

500

This belief is the way other people see you.

What is dharma?

500

Surrounded mostly by water, this sea separates Greece from EUrope.

WHat is the Mediterranean Sea?

500

The word monarchy comes from the Greek mono, which mean one, and archos, which means this.

What is a leader?

500

In Sparta, women were expected to learn how to do this also.

What is fight?