Early Greek World
This way of thinking is characterized by collectivism, emphasis on mysticism, circular thinking, and virtues.
What is eastern thought?
This Greek word means "love of wisdom".
What is philosophy?
The most famous student of Socrates; established the Academy.
Who is Plato?
A city operating as an independent country.
What is a city-state?
The first battle of the Persian Wars; remembered for the Athenians' brave charge.
What is the Battle of Marathon?
The two Aegean civilizations.
What are the Minoans and Mycenaeans?
This term is used to describe Greek culture.
What is Hellenic?
Forced to drink poison on the grounds of corrupting Athens' youth.
Who is Socrates?
The center of Greek thought.
What is Athens?
The mountain pass where 300 Spartans died fighting against the Persian army.
What is Thermopylae?
According to legend, the Mycenaeans used this to conquer Troy.
What is the Trojan Horse?
This term is used to describe culture similar to the Greeks.
What is Hellenism?
Considered the father of philosophy.
Who is Thales of Miletus?
A military city-state based on warfare.
What is Sparta?
The Spartan king who led 300 brave Spartans against the Persian army.
Who is King Leonidas?
This Greek poet established Greek mythology.
Who is Homer?
These are the four essential questions of philosophy.
1. Where did I come from?
2. Why am I here?
3. Where am I going?
4. What is the highest good in life?
Tutored Alexander the Great.
Aristotle
A system of government where a council rules the state.
What is an oligarchy?
The decisive battle that ended Persia's invasion of Greece.
What is the Battle of Salamis Bay?
This civilization conquered the Mycenaeans, established a village culture, and ushered in Greek's Dark Age.
What are the Dorians?
The Greeks were the first to study this.
What are humanities?
A logical sequence devised by Aristotle.
What is a syllogism?
The system of government pioneered in Athens.
What is democracy?
The Athenian general who devised the trap to destroy the Persian army.
Who is Themistocles?