Chapter 5

Which philosopher was condemned to death for "corrupting the youth of Athens"?

Which of the following fought the Peloponnesian War?

In ancient Greece, a tyrant differed from other leaders in that he

Led the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae.

Which of the following cultures was not represented in the blend of Hellenistic culture?

Rule by a few powerful individuals.

Who wrote The Republic, a book that set forth his vision of a perfectly governed society?

A significant democratic reform carried out by Pericles was to

Within the Greek city-state, life centered around the marketplace, or

This tallest statue in the Hellenistic world was bronze and stood more than 100 feet high.

Solon is known for

According to legend he was one of the first kings on the island of Crete.

HIs work is still the basis of courses in geometry. He wrote the textbook Elements.

The school of philosophy held that universe is controlled by a divine power.

What caused the major difficulties in uniting ancient Greeks under a single government?

This astronomer argued that the sun was larger than Earth and planets revolve around the sun.

Greek art of the time, also called "classical art," exhibits all of the following EXCEPT

What separated the different regions within Greece?

After conquering Greece, Alexander the Great, conquered which regions?

This philosophy held that the only real objects are those that are perceived by the five senses

All of the following were characteristics of Athenian direct democracy EXCEPT

Who led 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae?

Political system in which citizens elect officials to make decisions for them.

Herodotus is known as

This scientist arrived at a fairly accurate calculation of the value of pi (π).

Defensible fortification at the heart of a city-state.

The phalanx was a type of

The Persian army that invaded Greece in 480 BC and was defeated at sea near Salamis was led by

This astronomer arrived at a surprisingly accurate calculation of the earth's circumference.

The Peloponnesian War was won by

During the Peloponnesian War, more than 1/3 of the Athenians, died as a result of

What was an important feature of Athenian democracy under Pericles?

He wrote the History of the Peloponnesian War.

Form of government that is headed by a privileged ruling class.

Traditional stories about the deeds and misdeeds of gods, goddesses and heroes.

Why was Alexandria, Egypt important during the Hellenistic period?

Which of the following was NOT a reason why Macedonia conquered Greece?