Ancient Greece Review

Not part of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle views on government

Iconic Greek temple to Athena on top of Athens acropolis - large white columns

polis in Greek means

Greek Frescoes were

Greek god associated with oracle at Delphi

Leader of the Titans

All things from ancient Greece that we see in our society today EXCEPT:

Starbucks logo - Greek mythology

taught illness and medical conditions could be treated naturally without the gods or magic

Alexander the Great was wounded by an enemy's

Alexander's burial place

Famous author of the Trojan War

How did Zeus escape being eaten by his father?

Famous narrow pass where Spartans held off superior Persian army for several days

Famous Greek hero of the Trojan War

study of the world around us using human reason and logic

Plato started one of first schools in the world called

Greek goddess most associated with warriors and Greek heroes

depended heavily on trade and alliances

Ruler of the underworld; Helmet of Invisibility

Today the word Stoic is used to describe a person that

Greek philosopher that wrote and taught using dialogues between Socrates and another person

Important animal to the Minoans

Scared that he would lose power, what did Cronus do to his kids

Zeus is associated with

Depended heavily on agriculture and was isolated

Eruption of what volcano led to the decline of Minoan civilization

type of naval battleship commonly used by Greeks

Alexander the Great built a bridge to capture what city

Today the term "Trojan Horse" is usually referring to

Greek word for victory

Name for earth - Greek mythology

Important artifact that could help decipher Minoan language and help us learn more about them

Aesop's characters were usually

a fortified part of many Greek city states, typically built on a hill

Greeks were able to repel the 1st Persian invasion at the battle of

Cradle (birthplace) of Democracy

Prominent feature in Greek architecture

a place Greeks received prophecies

known for using open ended questions to test values and beliefs

Not part of Mycenaean civilization

Greek god - war

Empire that invaded and tried to conquer Greece

Which of the following relates to Greek language, history, and culture

Olympic games were held in honor of

children not worthy were left to die

Greek god - builder; blacksmith

giants known for building, craftsmanship, and strength

Ancient Greece was divided up into small city states due to its natural geography which is

Greek god - messenger; Goodyear symbol

Not a reason for the Trojan War

Philosophy translates to love of

City that Greeks believed to be the center of the world - Greek mythology

Aristotle's followers

Greek goddess - jealous wife of Zeus; peacock - NBC

Zeus and his siblings are referred to as

Greeks are famous for their thespians which were

Known for their powerful navy

Allegory of the Cave - perception versus reality

Ruler of the seas; Trident

Made famous stand of 300 against Persians

The Trojan War is based on what poem

Crete

Was executed for corrupting the youth and challenging traditional customs

Alexander the Great's body was sought after by his generals because

Capital city and palace of the Minoans

Today the word 'Spartan' is used to refer to something as

Taught Alexander the Great

Aesop is famous for

military formation used and made famous by the Spartans and Macedonians

Archimedes was a

Not a type of Greek drama/play

Famous martial art made famous by Spartans

Persian elite infantry soldier

All of the following are inventions or theories of Archimedes EXCEPT:

Military training started at age 7

War fought between Athens and Sparta

Alexander grew up in the city of

Studied all topics and famous for classifying and organizing information - Father of Biology

Greek language started with

believed history could be used to help understand human nature - Father of History

Not a part of Greek dramas/plays

Not true of the ancient Olympic Games

Follow the Golden Mean to attain happiness and fulfillment

Greek mythology - Titan that created humans and punished for giving them fire

What type of stone used by the ancient Greeks has become a cultural symbol of their society today

Alexander the Great's homeland

Not true of Achilles

Greek monster associated with the Minoans

not a primary weapon used by hoplite soldier

The play Oedipus is what genre

Today the word cynic is used to describe a person that

Legend said that Alexander might be the son of Zeus, but his real father was

Greek hero of the Trojan War responsible for Trojan Horse and famous for adventures after the war

Not a monster from Greek mythology

Linear B

Not true of the Trojan Horse

children of Gaia

Beginning of the world - Greek mythology

name for Greek soldier