Wars & Political Conflict
What was a result of the independent spirit of early Greeks?
frequent wars between city-states
Who benefited the most from the oligarchies that governed many ancient Greek city-states?
Wealthy people
Who influenced Marcus Aurelius?
the Stoics
What is the finest example of Greek architecture (due to its balance and harmony of parts)?
The Parthenon
What is the definition of reason?
The power to think clearly.
What were the two causes of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta and allies feared Athens’ power
Athens placed a ban on trade with Megara
How did governments in Sparta differ from Athens?
Sparta’s citizens had a weaker role
Plato believed that political leaders should be…
wise
The lyric poem, “Ode to Aphrodite”...
Focused on human emotion
What is the main promise of the Hippocratic oath?
“to do no harm”
What led to the Peloponnesian War?
rivalry between Athens and Sparta for power
How did Athenian democracy differ from modern democracies?
It was a direct democracy
Women could not vote or hold office
Ancient Greeks believed major gods lived…
on Mount Olympus
How was life in Sparta different from life in Athens?
Spartans feared change
Athenians valued new ideas
Spartan boys were taught to obey orders
Athenian boys received an education
What was the main purpose of forming a hypothesis for ancient Greek scientists?
To explain observations they made
Which groups resented Athens growing power after the second Persian War?
Sparta
Members of the Peloponnesian League
Members of the Delian League
Why did direct democracy work?
The population of city-states was small
Lines that predicted what was to come, were spoken by…
a chorus
What were effects of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
Greek culture was spread
Alexandria became an important city for scholars
Sea-based trade helped spread Greek culture.
Italy and Egypt were influenced by Greek culture
Why was the Great Library of Alexandria important?
It attracted brilliant scholars from around the ancient world.
Which ruler was most responsible for uniting Greece?
King Philip
What were the tasks of Spartan ephors?
Handled day-to-day operations of government
Assured king and council ruled within the law
Which group of ancient Greek women had greater freedom?
Spartan women
Why do people still read Greek myths today?
Stories are still relevant as human nature has not changed.
Name at least 2 great Scholars/Philosophers
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Democritus, Herodotus, Hippocrates, Thucydides, Epicurus, Zeno