Ancient Greek Culture Ch. 8

According to Greek mythology, who was the king of the Olympian gods

_______ rejected the idea of democracy and believed that philosopher-kings should rule society.

Two great epics of ancient Greece were the _______________.

Philosophy is a Greek word that means ____________

Who did all Greeks worship as their chief god?

__________ was a critic of the Sophists and he believed that there was an absolute truth.

___________ developed the art of public speaking and debate.

The Ancient Olympic games were held at the city of __________.

What Hellenistic philosopher taught that finding happiness was the goal of life?

What happened to Alexanders Empire after his death?

________ divided all governments into three basic types.

According to Greek Mythology, the 12 most important Greek gods and goddesses lived on

When Alexander died, what era began?

Two great epics of ancient Greece were the

What Hellenistic scientist claimed the earth was round and measured its circumference?

____________ believed that there is no absolute right or wrong.

Aesop's fables include stories such as

What buildings in Washington D.C. have Greek columns

_______ described his vision of the ideal government in his work the Republic.

Who wanted to defeat the Persians, but died after uniting the Greek city-states?

In 100 B.C., what was the largest city in the Mediterranean with the largest library?

_________taught the idea of the “golden mean.”

Why did the Greeks not fear the gods?

Hellenistic sculptures showed people in what kind of style?

__________ created the Socratic method of teaching.

The first modern Olympic games were held at the city of _______ in 1896.

Ancient Greeks formed city-states called ____ that were independent from each other politically

What Hellenistic mathematician discovered the value of pi?

Who led 40,000 troops into Persia to conquer it?

Where was the most famous Oracle located in Ancient Greece?