Government in which a small group rules everything
Oligarchy
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
A story used to explain natural events, usually involving supernatural beings
myth
List 2 facts about Alexander the Great
Became king of his fathers empire at the age of 20, defeated the mighty Persian Empire, died after just 13 years in power
This city-state focused on reason and logic and lost the Peloponnesian War.
Athens
List 2 ways the geography of Greece affected the Ancient Greek city-states?
mountains made it hard to grow crops & travel, city-states were independent, many Greeks became traders and sailors, ate seafood
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
Plato
Define: Upper-class noblemen
Aristocrat
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
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
This city-state focused on war and military strength and won the Peloponnesian War.
Sparta
Describe the geography of Greece.
peninsula, surrounded by water and islands, covered in mountains
Define: A government in which the people can influence law and vote for representatives
Democracy
Greece is part of what continent?
Europe
Someone who examines questions about the universe and searches for the truth
philosopher
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