Early Greece
How many "chief gods" are in Greek Mythology
12
Which Persian king renewed the attack on Greece after his father’s defeat?
King Xerxes
Who is known as the Father of Western Literature for his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
What type of government did Sparta have, ruled by a board of five governors?
Oligarchy
What was the name of the empire that Alexander defeated to expand his territory?
Persian Empire
What was the first civilization in Ancient Greece?
Minoans
What alliance was formed for mutual defense against Persia, led by Athens?
Delian League
Which mathematician is known for the Pythagorean Theorem?
Pythagoras
What form of currency did Sparta use?
Iron bars
After Alexander's death, his empire was divided among how many generals?
3
What is the term for a city state in ancient Greece?
Polis
What was the name of the battle where 300 Spartan soldiers famously fought to hold a mountain pass against the Persians?
Battle of Thermopylae
Who was the pupil of Socrates that founded the Academy in Athens?
Plato
What form of government did Athens evolve into under the leadership of Pericles?
True Democracy
Who was Alexander’s famous teacher, known for his contributions to philosophy?
Aristotle
In ancient Greece, what is the name of the fortress built at the top of a hill protecting a city?
Acropolis
Who was the Persian king defeated at the Battle of Marathon?
King Darius
Which philosopher is famous for the quote “Know thyself” and used the Socratic method?
Socrates
What term describes the enslaved population in Sparta?
Helots
What was the extent of Alexander’s conquests in terms of mileage covered?
11,000 miles
What two epic poems were created during the Greek Dark Ages?
The Iliad and the Odyssey
What major conflict involved Athens and Sparta, ending in 404 BC with Spartan victory?
Peloponnesian War
Who is recognized as the Father of Medicine?
Hippocrates
Who was the Athenian leader known for his influence during the Golden Age?
Pericles
Who was the father of Alexander the Great?
King Philip II