Section 1: Greece & Persia
This Persian ruler allowed Jewish slaves to return to their homeland.
Who is Cyrus the Great?
Spartan boys began training for this job at a young age.
What is a soldier?
Even though he was only 20 years old when he began leading the Macedonians, Philip II's son was a natural leader.
Who is Alexander the Great?
One of the most impressive of all ancient Greek buildings.
What is the Parthenon?
Named after a Greek battle, this race is 26.2 miles.
What is a marathon?
The Persians defeated this group to gain their independence.
Who are the Medes?
The Delian League was controlled by this city-state.
What is Athens?
Due to the Greek city-states' inability to work together, this king of Macedonia easily defeated Athens.
Who is Philip II?
This philosopher taught by asking questions.
Who is Socrates?
This empire's army was said to be "well organized and loyal".
What is Persia?
During the Battle of Salamis, this ruler, Darius's son, tried to conquer Greece.
Who is Xerxes I?
What is Sparta?
Alexander the Great got sick and died in this city.
What is Babylon?
Greek play writers wrote plays about tragedy and ____________________.
What is comedy?
Known for the way he treated conquered people, this ruler gained the respect of nearly all around him.
Who is Cyrus the Great?
The Persian Wars were fought between the Persians and ______.
Who are the Greeks?
Men in Sparta weren't considered to be full citizens until they reached this age.
What is 30 years old?
This Greek battle strategy involved a group of warriors standing close together in a square formation.
What is a phalanx?
This Greek doctor was driven to find out what caused diseases.
This early mathematician is responsible for developing the rules of geometry we study today.
Who is Euclid?
One of Persia's most famous rulers, Darius, used these local governors to help rule his empire.
What are satraps?
Athens and Sparta fought in this brutal war, which Sparta eventually won.
What is the Peloponnesian War?
Greek culture mixed with other cultures in Alexander's empire, resulting a culture known as _________.
What is Hellenistic?
This Greek philosopher taught that living a life of moderation and balance was the key to life.
Who is Aristotle?
What is writing plays (playwriters)?