Wars of Greece
What is the Persian War?
This war united Athens and Sparta against Persia.
Who is Socrates?
This philosopher was the teacher of Plato.
Who is Alexander the Great?
He united the Greek city-states and built a large empire.
What are humanlike qualities?
The Greeks believed their gods had these human traits.
What is a polis?
Greek city-state
Who are Athens and Sparta?
These two city-states worked together during the Persian War
What is the Parthenon?
This building was made to honor Athena
What is Greek or Hellenistic culture?
Alexander helped spread this culture across his empire
Who is Zeus?
The Olympics were held to honor this god.
What is direct democracy?
Athens used this type of government where citizens vote directly.
What is the Peloponnesian War?
This war weakened Greece and allowed Macedonia to conquer them.
Who is Aristotle?
This thinker studied science and tutored Alexander the Great.
What is Macedonia?
Alexander was from this northern area of Greece.
What is polytheism?
Greek religion was this type, meaning they believed in many gods.
What is an oligarchy?
Sparta had this type of government run by a few powerful leaders.