Unit 2--Greece & Rome (EQ 1-5)--ADV

Word used to describe ancient Greece because of its reliance on the seas

He made contributions in the field of ancient medicine

Military formation with soldiers marching in lines with interlocking shields & raised spears

Pursuit of reason and knowledge; translates to mean "love of wisdom"

Teaching style associated with Socrates

Greek polis known for artistic and intellectual achievements, as well as the birth of democracy

He discovered the use of water displacement to measure volume

1st settlers of Crete, named for mythical king who imprisoned bull/man in maze under palace

Iliad & Odyssey describe heroes and their adventures, making them what type of literature?

Term for a Greek city-state...

Greek civilization considered the dark age of Greece because writing disappeared

The basis of the Greek economy was...

What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?

Roman temple to all the gods

Egyptian city that became the center of Hellenistic culture

This work of Roman literature patterned after "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."

The reason that Greek polises were difficult to unite under a single govt.

Greek polis known for its focus on the military

In The Republic, Plato said this type of person should rule the government

The Romans adopted and then slightly altered the culture of which preceding civilization?

Favorite form of entertainment in ancient Greece, plays featuring pain and suffering of others

According to the myth Rome was founded by

Which of the following was the most important contribution of Alexander the Great?

Temple overlooking Athens, designed to be imperfectly perfect

Best definition of a republic is a form of govt in which

Greek philosopher who became the tutor of Alexander the Great

Greek civilization believed to have fought the Trojan War

Hellenistic culture did NOT include which of the following?