Misc
What is the shared beliefs, practices, art, and social behavior of a group of people called
Culture
What stories, about the human-like but powerful gods, explained natural events, educated, and entertained
Myths
_____ growing power and influence through the Delian League threatened ____, leading to the Peloponnesian War
Athens and Sparta
What was ancient Greek warfare like
Greek warfare often involved phalanx formations with heavily armed hoplites
What king of Macedonia, and his son __ became one of the most famous conquerors in history
King Philip II and Alexander the Great
How did the mountainous terrain influence the lives of early Greeks?
It isolated communities so they form independent city-states
Who wrote the Iliad and Odyssey and what did these stories tell?
Homer wrote both, and they tell of the Trojan War and the adventures of Odysseus
Who's goals included: To expand Athenian democracy, strengthen the military, and glorify Athens with great buildings
Pericles
What were the causes of the Persian Wars?
Persia attacked Greece after Greek city-states supported rebellions in the Persian Empire (Ionia)
What happened to Alexander’s empire after he died?
It was divided among his generals
What settlements all around the region helped to spread Greek culture and increase trade
colonies
What is a type of storytelling that is acted out... and what is a serious play with a sad ending, and what was a humorous play
drama, tragedy, and comedy
Name 3 types of government the Greek city-states had
Greek city-states had varied governments, including democracies, oligarchies, and tyrannies
What were 3 main battles of the Persian Wars
Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis
After Alexander got to India, what did his troops do?
Refused to fight anymore and turned around
What group returned to Greece bringing new ideas and skills, including an alphabet and coins?
Hellenes
How did Greeks pass down stories before writing?
Oral tradition was how Greeks passed down stories before writing
How was life in Athens and Sparta different in areas such as education and government?
Athens emphasized education and democracy, while Sparta focused on military training and had an oligarchy
What were effects of the Persian Wars
Greece became united and Athens emerged as a leader of the Delian League
What was Alexander's most significant legacy?
His most significant legacy was the spread of Greek culture throughout the vast regions he conquered, leading to the Hellenistic period
How were the ancient Olympics different than modern Olympics?
The ancient Olympics had fewer events, and only Greek men could participate
What were epics and fables?
and epics were heroic tales while fables were short moral stories
What was created as an alliance of city-states; and used to strengthen Athens and its navy
Delian League
How did the Peloponnesian Wars end?
Sparta defeated Athens after a long siege, with help from the Persian navy
What 4 areas did the Macedonians conquer
Greece, Persia, Egypt, and parts of India