GREEK QUIZ #2 REVIEW
How did the Olympics help make Greece successful? Unity: Brought all the city-states together Truce: No fighting for a few months, prevented wars Exercise: strong men for a strong army
Who was the Persian War between? Persians v. Greece (Athens and Sparta)
What was the most important result of the Persian War? Athens and Sparta become the superpowers of Ancient Greece.
Who led the Golden Age of Athens? Pericles
What were some characteristics that made Pericles a great leader? Strategoi: Army General (led the army in victory) Orator: Great public speaker Hard working and dedicated Strengthened Athenian democracy (paid citizens on the jury) Supported the arts (drama, poetry, painting)
What famous building did Pericles have rebuilt? Parthenon
Who fought in the Peloponnesian war? Sparta (Peloponnesian League) V. Athens (Delian League)
What problems did Athens have that made them lose the Peloponnesian War? Hiding behind their walls (1/4 of the population died from a plague) Pericles dies in the plague Tried to invade Sicily (was a failure, many Athenians died or became slaves)
What was the result of the Peloponnesian War? Athens’ Golden Age is over Sparta loses power too
What were Plato’s main beliefs? Hated democracy Thought philosophers should be king Wanted people to spend their lives training to be good people
What were Socrates' main beliefs? Questioning Wanted people to examine their lives
What were Aristotle’s main beliefs? Science Wanted people to observe the world and come to logical conclusions Did not think people were equal
What are three reasons Alexander was called “Alexander the Great” Conquered more land Collected more wealthier Ruled more people
Why was it important that Alexander was brave? Fearless in battle Made his troops loyal Enemies afraid
Because of Alexander the Great, people around the Mediterranean came into contact with ____________. Greek culture