Geography
In terms of geography, Greece is a _________
Peninsula
This is the author of the two epic poems, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"
This form of government, from Greece, is rule by a select group of people
Oligarchy
This figure is the main character in "The Odyssey", as it gives the story of his return home from the Trojan War
Odysseus
Fishing
Name one of the 'seas' that surrounds Greece
Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea
The first great medical doctor in human history, and known as the "Father of Medicine" was
Hippocrates
This form of government, from Greece, is rule by the people
Democracy
This father conquered many city-states after the long Peloponnesian War; and his strong son ended up overthrowing the Persians and establishing a great Hellenistic Empire
Phillip of Macedon; and Alexander the Great
Describe one difference between Athens and Sparta
Sparta: militaristic, trained its young for war at early age, oligarchy but considered itself a monarchy
Athens: first democracy, made up of citizens, not focused on keeping a military
This rival empire fought Greece in the Battles of Marathon and Thermoplyae
Persia (modern day Iran)
The author of the "The Republic", asked questions about justice, what is true and what is good
Plato
This is a form of speaking a language that belongs to a certain group of persons
Dialect
This is the main character of "The Iliad", _________, who ends up defeating the greatest Trojan warrior ________ which results in Troy's defeat.
Why was the Battle of Marathon so significant
The outnumbered Athenians fought back against the mighty Perisans protecting Athens from being attacked.
These were the two most important city-states in Greece
Athens and Sparta
This philosopher believed truth was found by observation and logic, also said God is the first power in the Universe and there is no power above or before God
Aristotle
Philosophy means:
Lover of wisdom
This 'most beautiful woman in the world' causes Troy to be surrounded and captured during the Trojan War
Helen of Troy
Why was the Battle of Sparta so significant
The Greek King Leonidas led 300 Spartans against the Perisans (led by Xerexs) in a narrow mountain pass which the Persians had to cross to get to Greece. Though it led to the defeat of Athens, it showed the courage of the Spartan fighters.
What is a city-state?
a city and its surrounding territory (land) that makes up an independent country
This philosopher was known for his teaching method that asked many questions from his students, and was ultimately accused of corrupting students which led to his death
Socrates
An alliance of city-states formed by Athens and their allies against the Persians, which some believed led to Athens becoming an empire
Delian League
This Trojan prince falls in love with Helen, though married to a Spartan, thanks to the influence of the goddess of love Aphrodite
Paris
Explain why the idea of the polytheistic, multiple gods and goddesses of Greece is false, and how they must not be worshipped as true.
Gods cannot lose their power to be given to another/different god.
Gods cannot create an equal. Creators (Gods) only create creatures, not other creators.