Vocabulary
The temple dedicated to the goddess Athena
Parthenon
city with its own traditions and government, both a city and separate state
city-state
His most important lesson was "know thyself"
Socrates
How were Sparta women trained?
to be strong
True or False
Greeks worshipped one God
False
government in which people rule
Democracy
a type of serious drama that usually ends in disaster
tragedy
Founded 70 cities, one of the most greatest military leaders
Alexander the Great
Describe the Spartan people.
tough
silent for training
strong
grim
What was the Agora?
Marketplace
someone or something that lives forever
immortal
a member of a rich and powerful family
aristocrat
Socrates's student who started a school called The Academy
Plato
Why did the Spartans only want to raise the healthiest children?
wanted healthy strong people living in their city
- for war
What did men do when they gathered in the morning at the Agora?
a ruler who takes power with the support of the middle classes
tyrant
Plato's student who explored nature of animals, planets and ethics
Aristotle
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens
Describe the public buildings in Athens.
** what did they look like
Tall
beautiful architecture
influenced many buildings today
high, rocky hill
acropolis
How old was Alexander the Great when he became a leader?
20
What body of water surrounds Greece?
Mediterranean sea (south) / Aegean Sea ( east)
Why were the Acropolis and the Parthenon so important?
religious centers/ temple