Chapter 5

During the Peloponnesian War, more than 1/3 of the Athenians, died as a result of

Why was Alexandria, Egypt important during the Hellenistic period?

Herodotus is known as

The Persian army that invaded Greece in 480 BC and was defeated at sea near Salamis was led by

Which of the following fought the Peloponnesian War?

According to legend he was one of the first kings on the island of Crete.

This astronomer arrived at a surprisingly accurate calculation of the earth's circumference.

Within the Greek city-state, life centered around the marketplace, or

Who wrote The Republic, a book that set forth his vision of a perfectly governed society?

What was an important feature of Athenian democracy under Pericles?

Which of the following cultures was not represented in the blend of Hellenistic culture?

This tallest statue in the Hellenistic world was bronze and stood more than 100 feet high.

After conquering Greece, Alexander the Great, conquered which regions?

Which of the following was NOT a reason why Macedonia conquered Greece?

The school of philosophy held that universe is controlled by a divine power.

Which philosopher was condemned to death for "corrupting the youth of Athens"?

The phalanx was a type of

Solon is known for

What separated the different regions within Greece?

Defensible fortification at the heart of a city-state.

Led the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae.

In ancient Greece, a tyrant differed from other leaders in that he

This astronomer argued that the sun was larger than Earth and planets revolve around the sun.

Who led 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae?

Form of government that is headed by a privileged ruling class.

Rule by a few powerful individuals.

All of the following were characteristics of Athenian direct democracy EXCEPT

He wrote the History of the Peloponnesian War.

HIs work is still the basis of courses in geometry. He wrote the textbook Elements.

Political system in which citizens elect officials to make decisions for them.

This philosophy held that the only real objects are those that are perceived by the five senses

The Peloponnesian War was won by

Traditional stories about the deeds and misdeeds of gods, goddesses and heroes.

Greek art of the time, also called "classical art," exhibits all of the following EXCEPT

A significant democratic reform carried out by Pericles was to

This scientist arrived at a fairly accurate calculation of the value of pi (π).

What caused the major difficulties in uniting ancient Greeks under a single government?