Classical Greece Chapter 5 Review

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts from Classical Greece including historical figures, government types, and cultural elements.

Acropolis

A fortress above Athens, site of the Parthenon.

Pericles

The Father of Democracy; Athenian leader who decided on paid public officials.

Stoic

A philosophy advocating for a moral life in harmony with nature, not showing pain or pleasure.

Hippocrates

The Father of Medicine; asserted that disease has natural causes and that doctors should save patients.

Oligarchy

A government led by a few, usually rich military or landowners.

Euclid

A mathematician whose elements are still used in basic geometry.

Ptolemy

Theorized that the earth was the center of the universe.

Sparta

A city-state known for its disciplined, military lifestyle.

Socrates

The Father of Greek Philosophy, known for the maxim 'Know thyself'.

Culture

The learned heritage of a people, encompassing their way of life.

City-states

Independent Greek cities and their surrounding areas.

Aristocracy

The highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.

Jury Trials

A part of democracy practiced in Athens and America, where everyone tries to avoid participation.