Greece is part of what continent?

Define: Upper-class noblemen

A story used to explain natural events, usually involving supernatural beings

List 3 contributions of the Ancient Greeks

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.

This city-state focused on war and military strength and won the Peloponnesian War.

Define: A government in which the people can influence law and vote for representatives

List 2 ways the geography of Greece affected the Ancient Greek city-states?

Government in which a small group rules everything

This city-state focused on reason and logic and lost the Peloponnesian War.

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 “aristocracy of merit” which meant only the best and wisest people should rule

Someone who examines questions about the universe and searches for the truth

List 2 facts about Alexander the Great