Chapter 4: Ancient Greece

Spartan culture is based on loyalty to what?

This is the name of a citizen soldier in ancient Greece. He was armed with a short sword, spear and shield.

This student of Socrates distrusted democracy and believed that philosophers would rule in an ideal society.

Another name for a city-state is this:

This Persian king was known as "The King Who Lost an Empire" after being defeated by Alexander the Great.

True/False: The Peloponnesian War was fought between Troy and Mycenae.

True/False: Women in Athens had very little rights and were restricted to the home.

This is an alliance of Greek city-states that Athens eventually dominates.

True/False: Women in Sparta could get the same formal education and fitness regimen as boys.

The ancient Greeks believed that their gods lived on this mountain:

In this naval battle, the Persian Navy lost 200 warships to the Greeks' 40.

True/False: Spartan society allowed men to have different jobs.

These philosophers used rhetoric and debate to teach. They were popular because they questioned traditional ideas.

This is the name of an ancient Minoan city on the island of Crete.

This famous temple in Athens once housed a gold and ivory statue of Athena. A replica of it is in Nashville.

This ruler of Macedonia conquered Persia and extended his empire to as far east as India.

This type of philosophy from the Hellenistic period means to "accept what life throws at you".

True/False: Spartan women were expected to produce healthy baby boys for the military.

This person is considered "The Father of History in the West". He stressed research when writing about history.

This Greek poet wrote both the Iliad and Odyssey.

True/False: Women in Athens could get an education, vote and choose who they wanted to marry.

A colorful painting completed on wet plaster is called this:

This philosopher was executed for "corrupting Athenian youth" because he wouldn't take part in trying generals.

True/False: A comedy is a type of play that involves human suffering and ends in disaster