Essay 1
Why was Crete considered a such a sea power?
1. Their location in the Med. Sea
2. Influences from other coastal civilizations
Which group of people were most common during the last phase of the Brozne Age in Greece?
The Mycenaens
What are two major events that happened during the Archaic Era?
Coin currency was introduced and The first Olympics were held.
What two events are the Classical Era definied by?
The end of the Persian Wars and the death of Alexander the Great
Name the two Macedonian Kings that ultimately conquered the Greek Peninsula.
Phillip II and Alexander the Great
Who was the famous king in the myth of the Labyirnth and the Minotaur?
King Minos
What was one major difference between the Minoans and the Mycenaens in their early existence?
Warrior Kings lead successful expansion campaigns
What is an Oligarchy?
A government that is controlled by a few wealthy and powerful individuals
What were the two types of plays that were written during the Classical Era?
Comedies and Tragedies
What river did Alexander's army finally stop their conquering campaign?
The Indus River
How big was the palace at Knossus?
1. 3-4 Stories
2. 1500 Rooms
What was another name for Troy before the Trogan War?
Illium
What types of improvements were made under Tyrants in ancient greek city-states?
Large building projects and colonization efforts.
Name at least one of the three main Greek Philosophers in Ancient Athens
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
How old was Alexander when he died?
33
What ended the Minoan Civilization
Volcano, Earthquake, Invasion, Combo
Why do we know about the Trojan War?
Bonus: Who was the author of that information?
Its history is written in the Illiad, crafted by Homer.
Who is considered the first historian of Ancient Greece and what did he write about?
Herodotus wrote about the Persian Wars
What was the civil war between Athens and Sparta called?
Peloponnesian Wars
What was established by Ptolemy in Alexandria, Egypt?
Library and Museum
How Long did the Minoan Civilization last?
1000 Years
Who came after the Mycenias during the dark ages to develop new greek settlements?
The Dorians
When did all free citizens gain the right to vote in Athens?
End of the Archaic Era
What do we call the era that was created by the expansion of Alexander after he dies?
The Helenistic Era
Which civilization conquers Greece (and Egypt) to put an end to the Helenistic Era?
The Romans