Someone who examines questions about the universe and searches for the truth
philosopher
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Government in which a small group rules everything
Oligarchy
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List 3 contributions of the Ancient Greeks
1. The Olympics 2. Democracy 3. Columns 4. Created the Greek alphabet which is still used today 5. Drama/Theater
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Taught his students by asking them questions. He did not believe in the myths about the gods and was brought to trial because of his beliefs. He was found guilty, and sentenced to death.
Socrates
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Greece is part of what continent?
Europe
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Define: Upper-class noblemen
Aristocrat
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A story used to explain natural events, usually involving supernatural beings
myth
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Scientist who believed in using reason (not gods) to explain natural events (like Socrates) He studied at the Academy, and was the tutor of Alexander the Great. His ideas formed the basis for modern science.
Aristotle
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He was Socrates most famous student, and left Greece for a decade after Socrates death. He returned to start the Academy. He did not believe in democracy but โaristocracy of meritโ which meant only the best and wisest people should rule
Plato
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This city-state focused on reason and logic and lost the Peloponnesian War.
Athens
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Define: A government in which the people can influence law and vote for representatives
Democracy
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Describe the geography of Greece.
peninsula, surrounded by water and islands, covered in mountains