Which war was caused by Persia trying to expand its territory and the Ionians revolting?
Persian War
The mountains created isolation which led to the formation of what?
city-states
When is Mrs. Timmerman's birthday?
September 29th
Which type of government is controlled by a small group of people?
oligarchy
Which type of government is led by the people making decisions and power is shared?
democracy
Which city state had a direct democracy?
Athens
Which philosopher started the Lyceum and focused on science?
Aristotle
What is a military technique where soldiers march and fight side by side in rows?
phalanx
What civilization began on the mainland of Greece?
Mycenaeans
What is an open area where people would gather to socialize and trade?
agora
Which group ruled during the Dark Ages and introduced iron tools?
Dorians
What island did the Minoans live on?
Crete
Who did the Spartans form an alliance with during the Peloponnesian War?
Persia
What is a story about gods, goddesses and heroes that is passed down over time?
myth
What time period of the Greeks had no written records?
Dark Ages
Which philosopher was famous for his Pythagorean Theorem?
Pythagorus
Which city state had the strongest military on land?
Sparta
What city did Alexander the Great establish in his honor?
Alexandria
Who became the one of the greatest military leaders of all time, winning every battle but dying at a young age?
Alexander the Great
Which philosopher developed ideas on government and felt philosopher kings should rule?
Plato
What is an area of land surrounded by water on three sides?
peninsula
Name one of the epic poems Homer wrote.
Illiad or Odyssey
What replaced bronze in weapon making in the Dark Ages?
iron
Who is considered the greatest Greek poet of all time?
Homer
Seventy five percent of Greece is covered in what landform?
mountains
Which group is known for the famous Trojan Horse?
Mycenaeans
Who was the first great Greek philosopher?
Socrates