Key Terms
This is a political unit made up of a city and all the surrounding lands
Why were City-States formed?
To Protect People
Who was the leader of the Persian army during the 2nd Battle between the Persians and the Athenians?
Xerxes
Who is known as the "Father of History?"
Herodotus
What was different about the way Themistocles battled the Persians, and the way Alexander battled the Persians?
Themistocles waited for the Persians to attack, Alexander attacked the Persians
a historical period marked by great achievements...
The Golden Age
These two things were most commonly found around the Acropolis _____________&______________.
Houses and Markets
Who won both battles between the Persians and the Athenians?
The Athenians
What did Pericles promote during the "Golden Age?"
The Arts, Literature, Philosophy
At its greatest extent how far did Alexanders Empire reach?
Greece in the West all the way to India in the East.
Relating to a period in which Greek culture blended with other cultures.
Hellenistic
True of False, Early Greece was a very pleasant place to live.
False, Early Greece was a very dangerous place to live.
Who was the leader of the Athenians during the Persian Wars?
Themistocles
Greek playwrights wrote drama and comedies which were preformed regularly at this site.
The Theater
What did Alexander do to the City-States?
He unified them
A fortress on a hill, Greek for "highest city"
Acropolis
What is the name of the most famous building that is located on top of the Acropolis?
The Parthenon
What happened to Themistocles after the war?
He was ostracized (banished) from Greece.
Who is referred to as the "Father of Medicine?"
Hippocrates
How many battles did Alexander lose during his time as leader?
None
Life in the city focused on the Agora, better known as the ____________?
Marketplace
Ancient Greece is the birthplace of what?
Modern Civilization
Who became the leader of Athens after Themistocles?
Pericles
Why is this time period referred to as the Golden Age?
It was a time of great advancements in many different fields. (answers may vary)
How did Alexander die?
No one is sure, some say poisoned by his own people. Others say from some sort of fever or disease