Alexander the Great
King of Macedonia. Conquered Persia and Egypt. Spread Hellenism.
The geography of Greece influenced the communities to develop... 1. separate customs and beliefs,2.close ties with each other, 3.1 central government
Separate customs and beliefs
During the Golden Ages,Athens achieved in... 1. tomb building, 2. farming, 3. arts and literature
arts and literature
Athens
Capital of Greece
Who is the messanger of the gods?
Hermes
What was the agora?
The center of public life. Shops, merchants,
What is a democracy?
government where citizens govern themselves
tyrant
a ruler who takes power with the support of the middle and working classes. Not necessarily cruel.
What is a tragedy?
A type of serious drama
philosopher
someone who uses reason to understand the world and explain natural events
What Greek government is similar to the US government?
Democracy
Who was the Queen of the Gods?
Hera
peninsula
an area of land nearly surrounded by water
Sparta
City State in Greece
Parthenon
a chief temple of the Greek Goddess Athena in Athens, Greece
Who is King of the Gods?
Zeus
Socrates
Athenian philosopher taught people by questioning. He was put to death.
city-state
a city with its own traditions, government, and laws
aristocrat
member of a rich and powerful family
What was Zeus' symbol?
Lightning bolt
What was the center of Athens's religious life?
Acropolis
Immortal
someone who lives forever
1/3 of the Athen's population were ... 1. merchants, 2. soldiers, 3. slaves
slaves
Homer
wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey