Geography
Which geographical feature was most significant in the development of Ancient Greek city-states?
Mountains that divided the region
What is an aristocracy?
a government ruled by a small group of noble, landowning families.
This philosopher is known for the phrase "know thyself"?
Socrates
What was the primary focus of Spartan society?
Military Strength
War
Who was known as the "Father of History"?
Herodotus
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides but connected to the mainland on one side.
What was Hellenistic culture?
Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and Indian influences.
Who led Athens' through their golden age?
Pericles
Which city-state was known for valuing education?
Athens
What was the Parthenon built as a symbol of?
Democracy
To worship Athena
Why was sea travel important?
Trade // lack of resources
_______________ is a government ruled by the people.
Democracy
What was Alexander the Great known for?
Military conquest which spread Greek culture into Persia and parts of India.
Sparta v. Athens
What is an acropolis?
Fortified hilltop to discuss city government.
Instead of a single government, the Greeks developed small independent communities called ___________.
city-states
Foot soldiers fought in a new side-by-side formation called ___________.
phalanx
Which philosopher taught Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
Who ruled the Delian League? Who ruled the Peloponnesian League?
Athens - Delian League
Sparta - Peloponnesian League
What similarities can be seen between democracy in Athens and the United States?
Political power by citizens
Three branches of government
Why was Greece never able to support a large population?
Little fertile farmland
Who studied in Alexandria and accurately estimated the value of pi?
Archimedes
What was Pericles known for? How did he accomplish this?
Strengthening democracy
Increasing the # of paid officials in the government
What happened to Sparta after winning the Peloponnesian War?
They were unable to keep control due to strained resources.
Name three achievements of ancient greek civilization.
Medicine
Art/Literature/Philosophy
Math/Science
Architecture