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Wrote "The Republic" about the ideal state- Plato, Aristotle, or both?

Plato

How do the Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight to Ancient Greece?

It shows us the values and customs of Greek society

Describe the acropolis

Once a fortress or citadel in Athens, now dedicated with temples to Athena

Tutored Alexander the Great- Plato, Aristotle, or both?

Aristotle

How did the Greeks use myths? (Hint: it's the same as Mesopotamia)

To explain events in their everyday lives

How did the Persian wars change the relationship between Athens and Sparta?

They formed a common Greek Culture and Greek identity

Name the battles of the Persian wars in order.

Anatolia, Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis

Founded the Lyceum? Plato, Aristotle, or both?

Aristotle

How would we describe the gods?

Human like in actions and emotions

All of Greece was united under what city-states rule after King Phillip II conquered them?

Macedonia

What was the name of the league the Athenians began to protect themselves from further attacks from the Persians?

Delian League

How did Pericles use the Delian League money?

To rebuild Athens

How did the Persian wars begin?

After the Persians conquered parts of Asia Minor, colonies in the area rebelled with support of Athens

What was a consequence of the Peloponnesian Wars?

Greek city states were weakened and vulnerable to attack by the Macedonians

Who was Alexander the Great's father?

King Phillip II

How did Hellenistic culture spread throughout the Greek empire?

Through military conquest by Alexander

Founded the Academy in Athens? Plato, Aristotle, or both?

Plato

Alexander the Great's empire stretched over what three continents?

Africa, Asia, and Europe

What happened to the Greek empire after Alexander's death?

It fell apart

How did they build amphitheaters?

Built into the side of hills so the seats were high above center stage

Describe the Parthenon. Looks, location, and content

balanced in looks with columns, in the acropolis of Athens, a statue of Athena made with ivory and gold

Describe the religion of Ancient Greece

Polytheistic

How did Socrates study knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life?

Asked questions and tested his answers with more questions- Socratic Method

What was the purpose of the Olympic games?

To honor Zeus with a competition

Who wrote the Iliad and the odyssey?

Homer

In response the the Delian League being created, what did the Spartans do?

Created the Peloponnesian League

Philosopher and writer- Plato, Aristotle, or both?

both

How do we know all of the teachings of Socrates?

Plato wrote it down