Miscellaneous
This ancient Greek philosophy says that no knowledge is certain and that we should not be afraid to ask questions about even incredibly popular scientific theory.
What is Skepticism?
This Athenian citizen wrote Athens' first written law code, and its harshness have inspired modern vernacular
Who was Draco?
This military formation created a human porcupine of shields and long spears, being especially effective against calvary charges.
What was the phalanx?
This ancient Greek poet was the first person to write the oral stories of The Iliad and The Odyssey
Who was Homer?
This school of thought is the study and debate of what is right and what is wrong.
What is ethics?
This Greeklike culture spread throughout the ancient world after 323 BCE and lasted until Greece was conquered by the Roman Empire.
What is Hellenistic Culture?
This form of government is used by the United States of America, where the people elect politicians to represent them at the local, state and federal government levels.
What is representative democracy?
During this war, 300 Spartans fought valiantly against a much more numerous army in the Battle of Thermopylae.
What was the Persian War?
This well-equipped and wealthy Greek soldier often carried a spear, bronze shield and bronze chest plate.
What is a hoplite?
This is the study of public speaking and debating that was popularized in Ancient Greece
What is rhetoric?
This Athenian leader turned Athens into a democracy in 507 BCE
Who was Cleisthenes?
This Greek leader controlled the Delian League from the city-state of Athens.
Who was Pericles?
This young and courageous Greek conquered vast tracts of land and died of a fever before he even turned 40 years old.
Who was Alexander the Great?
Sometimes good, sometimes bad, these ancient Greek leaders would often illegally gain power but with the popular support of the people.
What is a tyrant?
This Greek philosopher focused on asking his students difficult questions to challenge their beliefs rather than relying on rote memorization.
Who was Socrates?
This philosophy says that the best things in life are mental stimulation/pleasure, not physical pleasure and that freedom from fear and anxiety should be pursued.
What is Epicurianism?
This Athenian leader banned slavery as a punishment for not paying your debts and eliminated the debts of poor Athenians.
Who is Solon?
This war was fought between Athens and Sparta which finally resulted in a Spartan victory after years of fighting.
What was the Peloponnesian War?
This man from Macedonia was able to unite all of Greece through military might in the mid 300's BCE
Who was Phillip II of Macedonia?
This ancient Greek philosophy said that a perfect life is relatively free of the pursuit of material possessions and social status and their followers could be considered hobos.
What is Cynicism?