Greeks were not unified early on in history for this reason.
Geography, mountainous terrain and many islands
100
The most significant aspect of the Persian Wars.
What was the unification of Greece?
100
Leader responsible for the spread of Greek culture throughout most of the known world.
Who is Alexander the Great?
100
Three styles of architecture (orders)
Doric, Corinthian and Ionic
100
phrase that comes from the mythological character Narcissus.
"he's so full of himself"
200
"I will continue to unravel this garment each night until my husband returns home." This passage from the Odyssey represents what Greek value?
What is Loyalty?
200
Which battle was 300 named for?
The Battle of Thermopylae?
200
The notable attribute and driving force that lead AG on his conquests.
Sheer military genius and bravery
200
Imaginary vertical lines
Meridians of Longitude
200
Popular expression that comes from the myth about Medusa
"If looks could kill"
300
Type of government where people have the power and majority rules.
What is a Democracy?
300
Temple built in Athens in honor of Athena
What is the Parthenon?
300
Important area where Alexander the Great failed as a ruler.
To designate a legitimate heir to succeed him.
300
Oath that doctors take to honor their teachers, do their best for the sick, never give poison, and keep secrets of patients.
What is the Hippocratic Oath?
300
"The face that launched 1,000 ships" pertains to which woman in Ancient Greek history?
Helen of Troy
400
Type of government where individuals who seized power often reformed laws, aided the poor, canceled debts, and gave noble citizens a say in government...later they became harsh and greedy.
What is a tyranny?
400
The religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks was_______?
What is Polytheism (Greek Mythology)
400
Greek philosopher known for writing about every branch of learning including philosophy, biology, medicine, psychology, physics, mathematics, drama, and music.
Who is Aristotle?
400
Aristarchus proposed this idea, however he was not recognized for this idea until Nicolaus Copernicus also made this suggestion much later in the 1500's.
What is that the sun is the center of the solar system?
400
The phrase "Achille's heel" means what?
Weakness
500
Type of Government where military and/or aristocrats ruled.
What is an Oligarchy?
500
Purpose of the Peloponnesian War>
Sparta feared the spread of Democracy
500
Political leader who believed all citizens should participate in government.
Who is Pericles?
500
Archimedes explained the principle of the _________in the field of engineering.