The Greek Golden Age of the Fifth Century B.C.E.

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Greek Golden Age, including prominent figures, events, and ideas that shaped the period.

Golden Age

A period of great prosperity and cultural achievement, notably the Fifth Century B.C.E. in Greece.

Athenian Democracy

The first democracy in history developed by male citizens of Athens, characterized by the respect for the majority and public service based on merit.

Thucydides

A historian known for his work 'History of the Peloponnesian War,' which provides insights into Athenian democracy and military conflicts.

Pericles

A prominent Athenian statesman who greatly influenced Athens during its Golden Age and advocated for democracy and civic duty.

Peloponnesian War

A conflict from 431 to 404 B.C.E. between Athens and Sparta, which ultimately led to Athens's defeat.

Socrates

A classical Greek philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and epistemology, who used questioning to challenge traditional beliefs.

Hippocrates

An ancient Greek physician often referred to as the 'Father of Medicine,' known for advocating rational approaches to medicine.

Sacred Disease

Refers to epilepsy in Hippocratic texts, which Hippocrates argued had natural rather than divine causes.

Rhetoric

The art of persuasive speaking or writing, which was central to Athenian education and politics.

Philosophy

A discipline that seeks to understand fundamental truths about knowledge, existence, and ethics, prominently advanced by figures like Socrates and Plato.