Early Greece
Thanks to Arthur Evans, historians believe Western Civilization began on this small island with a group of people we call the Minoans
Crete
This City-State was based on a strict warrior-culture
Sparta
Greek Philosophers sought to answer life’s questions by using this skill
Critical Thinking / Rational Thought
This poet contributed contributed insight into Early Greek culture with his poems the Iliad & the Odyssey
Homer
Pickles start out as what vegetable
Cucumber
Due to an advantageous crossroads location, the Minoans established this economic activity as a staple for their success & survival
Trade / Bartering
This highest point of a City-State was this area, it included temples to honor the Greek Gods
Acropolis
Greek thought & intellect led to the creation of this type of play, often leading in death & disaster due to a human fault
Greek Tragedies
This Greek Philosopher discussed his ideal government in his book The Republic
Plato
How old do you think Mr. Lupinacci is
37
Early Greeks, like the Minoans & Mycenaeans, were heavily influenced by these 2 nearby civilizations
Mesopotamia & Egypt
The dominant City-State of Athens was the birthplace of this form of government
Democracy
This Empire of Greek Descendants from the North conquered the Greeks & ended the independence of the City-States
Macedonia
This leader of Athens led them through their “Golden Age” and enacted many reforms for the betterment of Athenian society
Pericles
What is the name of our CHS Viking Mascot
Victor E. Viking
At the center of Minoan society was this palace
Knossos
A key event of the Persian Wars was 300 Spartans leading a defense of this mountain pass
Thermopylae
Alexander The Great’s conquest resulted in him conquering over HALF the known world, he conquered Persia and even crossed into the northern lands of this Eastern Empire
India
This Greek Philosopher believed in rational thought deep question & answering. He also questioned Athenian authority and was sentenced to death
Socrates
Who holds the world record for most hot dogs eaten?
Joey Chestnut (73)
Most of what we know about Minoan life comes from these artifacts
Fresco Paintings
This civil war led to the end Athen’s Golden Age and greatly weekend all of Greece
Peloponnesian War
Alexander’s empire resulted in the blending of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures. We call this new assimilated culture this
Hellenistic Civilization
This Macedonian King led the takeover of the Greek City-States
Philip II
What letter is the most frequently used in the English language
“E”