Ancient Greek Culture/WJ6

What Hellenistic philosopher taught that finding happiness was the goal of life?

According to Greek Mythology, the 12 most important Greek gods and goddesses lived on

Who wanted to defeat the Persians, but died after uniting the Greek city-states?

____________ believed that there is no absolute right or wrong.

__________ was a critic of the Sophists and he believed that there was an absolute truth.

Ancient Greeks formed city-states called ____ that were independent from each other politically

Who did all Greeks worship as their chief god?

When Alexander died, what era began?

___________ developed the art of public speaking and debate.

_______ rejected the idea of democracy and believed that philosopher-kings should rule society.

Where was the most famous Oracle located in Ancient Greece?

In 100 B.C., what was the largest city in the Mediterranean with the largest library?

What Hellenistic scientist claimed the earth was round and measured its circumference?

_______ described his vision of the ideal government in his work the Republic.

Two great epics of ancient Greece were the _______________.

The first modern Olympic games were held at the city of _______ in 1896.

Philosophy is a Greek word that means ____________

Who led 40,000 troops into Persia to conquer it?

__________ created the Socratic method of teaching.

According to Greek mythology, who was the king of the Olympian gods

Two great epics of ancient Greece were the

________ divided all governments into three basic types.

What buildings in Washington D.C. have Greek columns

What Hellenistic mathematician discovered the value of pi?

The Ancient Olympic games were held at the city of __________.

_________taught the idea of the “golden mean.”

What happened to Alexanders Empire after his death?

Why did the Greeks not fear the gods?

Hellenistic sculptures showed people in what kind of style?

Aesop's fables include stories such as