9th Grade Ancient grrec

Who were the Mycenaeans?

The Mycenaeans were early Greeks who lived on the mainland, were the first to collect taxes, and fled to Ionia during the Dark Ages.

Who were the Minoans and where did they live?

The Minoans lived on the Island of Crete. Their King Minos (Greek mythology) had Labyrinths (mazes) in his castle.

When and where were the 1st Olympics held?

The 1st Olympics were held at Olympia in 776 BC.

What was the Pentathlon in the Ancient Olympics?

The Pentathlon consisted of 5 events: running, jumping, discus, wrestling, and javelin throw. The winner of this was considered the best Olympian!

What was The Truce of Zeus?

The Truce of Zeus was a temporary stop to war/battles that allowed travel to the Olympic Games.

What happened during the Battle of Marathon?

King Darius of Persia was defeated trying to invade the Greeks.

What was The Last Stand of 300 Spartans?

This refers to the Battle of Thermopylae, where Greeks led by Leonidas fought against Persians led by Xerxes.

What is an Oligarchy?

An Oligarchy is a city-state ruled by a group of wealthy people.

What was Alexander the Great's ambition that his army did not share?

Alexander the Great wanted to conquer India, but his army was exhausted and did not want to go any further.

What city did Alexander the Great declare as the capital of his Empire?

Alexander the Great declared the city of Babylon as the capital of his Empire.

What does the term 'Polis' mean in Ancient Greece?

Polis was the term in Ancient Greece that meant "city-state."

Who was Aristotle?

Aristotle was a philosopher who opened Lyceums (schools) and was Alexander the Great's teacher and tutor.

Who was Plato?

Plato was a philosopher known for writing a book called, "The Republic."

Who was Socrates and how did he die?

Socrates was a philosopher who was killed (poisoned) for corrupting the youth of Athens with his teaching.

Who was Herodotus?

Herodotus was known as The Historian of Ancient Greece.

Who was Hippocrates?

Hippocrates was known as The Father of Medicine in Ancient Greece.

What was a significant victory for Alexander where he defeated Darius?

Alexander achieved a decisive victory where he defeated Darius and ended Persian power.

Describe Alexander the Great's early life and reign.

Alexander the Great was the son of King Philip of Macedonia. He took power at age 20, conquered many lands, and spread Greek culture all the way to India. Many cities were named after him (e.g., Alexandria, Egypt).

Why did Alexander the Great's army become exhausted?

Alexander the Great's army became exhausted from years of conquests and wanted to return home.

Compare the typical life of a Spartan male with an Athenian male at age 7.

A Spartan male at age 7 was taken from his family for military training. An Athenian male at age 7 entered formal school/education.

Compare the typical life of a Spartan male with an Athenian male at age 18.

A Spartan male graduated at age 18 and started as a Spartan warrior. An Athenian male graduated at age 18 with a well-rounded education in math, drawing, music, gymnastics, philosophy, and rhetoric, and studied the Iliad and Odyssey.