Ancient Greece

League created and led by Sparta that consisted of Spartan and their allies

A place in which a ruler keeps power through the military

The capital and largest city of Greece

Teaching style by Socrates that used a question & answer format to force students to use reason to problem solve.

Of or relating to Greek history, culture, or art after Alexander the Great

A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

An Athenian philosopher who thought being honest was more important than anything else. (470-399BCE)

A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Ancient Greek philosopher; teacher of Alexander The Great.

A military formation of foot soldiers armed with spears and shields

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator, not restricted by a constitution, laws, or opposition.

People of the highest class of society who held inherited titles. They were often part of the ruling class in government

Socrates' most well known pupil. Founded an academy in Athens.

Greek for "high city". The chief temples of the city were located here.

Conquered the Persian Empire, reached Indus Valley, founded many Greek-style cities, & spread Greek culture in region.

An alliance headed by Athens that says that all Greek city-states will come together and help fight the Persians

A school or learned society

A promise made new physicians to treat all people fairly, and to seek to preserve life.

In ancient Greece, an athletic competition held every four years in honor of Zeus.