Ancient Greece

The period of time when the Greeks reached a peak of human achievement was?

The Olympic Games were a celebration of what?

What is the southern portion of the Greek peninsula called?

Who taught there was a spiritual world that was superior to the physical world?

Much of what we know about the Peloponnesian War comes from what historian?

What type of government did Athens become the most successful one of in the Ancient world?

Who is the "Father of Medicine"?

What philosopher believed that science was the most important academic subject?

What civilization had palaces built for military strength not artistry?

What type of government is "rule by one"?

What was the hill overlooking the city of Athens called?

What ruler spread Greek culture through much of the world?

In 431 BC, Athens and Sparta went to war, what was it called?

What is a lengthy poem about a hero called?

What author wrote the epics "Iliad" and the "Odyssey"?

What temple to Athena is located on the Acropolis?

In which city did women only leave the house for festivals and plays?

How many letters did the Greek alphabet have?

Books and maps are named after what god, because he holds the world on his shoulders?

What 3 seas border Greece?

What civilization lived on the mainland of Greece?

What is a man who rules with absolute authority?

What type of column is this?

What type of government is "rule by a few"?

What type of government is "rule by the people"?

What scientist suggested that the sun was at the center of the universe?

What is a story that is designed to teach as lesson?

Who were men who wanted to explain life by their own wisdom, not by the actions of the gods?

Large, outdoor theaters are called what?

Who was sentenced to death because his teachings led young men to question their beliefs?

The American space program was named after what god?

Who is the queen of the gods?

What civilization was located on the island of Crete?

What were independent societies scattered throughout Greece called?

In which city did women receive physical training?

Aristotle introduced what method of study requiring careful observation and record keeping?

Who was the most famous leader of the democracy in Athens?

What is the earliest known civilization in ancient Greece?

What did actors wear on stage that allowed the audience to tell them apart?

What cities aim was to have a strong army?

What scientist was the first to draw latitude and longitude lines on a map?

What were the 2 most famous city-states in Greece?

Who wrote the first geometry book?

Who were the group of 9 goddesses that presided over the arts?

Who wrote books in the form of conversations, called dialogues?

What missionary ministered to the people of Athens about the one true God?

What are the made up stories about the gods and goddesses called?

What is a carefully tested idea?

Servants that went to school with wealthy boys to make sure they behaved were called what?

How are the gods and goddesses like humans?

What league took sides with Sparta, and formed an alliance?

What civilization traded with people from far away lands like Egypt?

What type of column is this?

What civilization was thought to have started the Trojan War?

Where did the Assembly meet in Athens?

Who taught by asking his students thought provoking questions?

What does it mean to be Hellenistic?

What scholar advanced the lever and pulley system for simple machines?

What was a meeting of men over 18, that met to make laws and vote?

Which civilization had beautiful palaces with 100's of rooms, piped water, and bathtubs?

What mathematician studied geometry and came up with a theorem about the area of a triangle?

What civilization was often at war, attacked other cities, and pirated ships?

What is the highest mountain in Greece?

What are 2 types of Greek dramas?

Who won the Peloponnesian War?

What league formed with Athens to help protect each other?

Who is the king of the gods?

What type of column is this?