People
He influenced Greece’s beliefs in the pagan gods through his epic poems, The Illiad and The Odyssey.
Homer
This famous Greek philosopher chose to drink poison rather than be exiled from Athens.
Socrates
What role did the Helots play in Sparta’s society?
Common laborers who farmed the land for the ruling class.
What was the name of the war between Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War
This form of government is ‘rule by the best’
Aristocracy
Who was the famous Greek leader who brought in the ‘Hellenistic Age’?
Alexander the Great
Who brought Athenian democracy to its height of glory?
Pericles
What major change had taken place in the Greek Empire near its end, shaking their very foundation and leaving them increasingly ready for Jesus Christ?
They stopped believing in their gods
Who fought the battle of Salamis, and who won?
Persians and Greeks - Greek ships sunk the Persians’ fleet and they fled and Greece won.
This rule of government was ruled by men who did not have noble birth, but made money at business, enabling them to buy war equipment and compete with the aristocracy.
Oligarchy
Darius’ son who avenged and conquered the Greeks at Thermopylae.
Xeroxes I
What did the Greeks consider the Macedonians?
Barbarians
What empire was the greatest threat to the Greeks throughout their history?
Persian Empire
Who won the battle of Salamis, between the Greeks and Persians?
Greeks - their ships destroyed the Persians’ fleet
This form of government means ‘rule by the many or common people’ but it did not mean ‘rule by all.’ Women and slaves still had no voice.
Democracy
Who was the first Greek philosopher who challenged the Greeks to ask questions?
Socrates
Who was the (first) king of Macedonia, who wanted to become master of all of Greece?
Philip II
Who took over the Athenian empire after Alexander died? (not names; just position/rank)
4 of Alexander’s greatest generals
Who fought the battle of Marathon, and who won?
Persians and Athenians - Athens won
Sparta’s oligarchy was mostly concerned with battle training to keep ________ under control. It was rule by force.
The Helots (common laborers)
This Athenian leader inspired the citizens to patriotism; they all considered Athens a city worth dying for.
Pericles
This Athenian aristocrat introduced democratic principles to Athenian government and gave all free adult males the right to participate in the government assembly.
Solon
This alliance was formed to defend against future attacks by the Persians and at one time contained about 250 Greek cities.
Delian League
Who fought the Battle of Thermopylae, and who won this battle?
Persians and Spartans/Greeks - Persians won
Freedom to speak out in public business;
Freedom to live a private life without interference
Freedom to rise from poverty to wealth (regardless of birth status)