O neill 3rd test of mp1

What body of water is located between Italy and Greece?

The Aegean Sea

What are the six spiritual aspects of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey?

Reason, freedom, choices, actions, responsibility, humanity/individual

Who conquered the Messenians?

Sparta

What term describes the Messenians who were enslaved by Spartans?

Helots

What are the three sources of law according to Solon?

Reason, justice, community needs

What is never involved in Greek law?

Religion/gods

What country was Philip II associated with?

Macedonia

Who was the son of Philip II and known for his conquests?

Alexander the Great

What is the cosmos in the context of Greek philosophy?

All of reality, especially admired for its order and beauty

What are the six characteristics of Homer's writings?

Reason, freedom, choices, actions, responsibility, humanity/individual approach to life

What is the most important matter that any government must pay attention to?

The common good

Is the American government theocratic or secular?

Secular, as there is no state church

What city-state is located on the Peloponnese?

Sparta

Where is the Peloponnesus located?

Southwestern Greece

What does the term 'arbitrary' signify in Greek thought?

Based on personal preference, not reason

What are the four components and sources of Greek law according to Solon?

Reason, justice, community needs, man (not gods)

What is the difference between secularism and theocracy?

Secularism does not involve god or religion; theocracy involves laws based on religion

When was the Greek Dark Age?

1100-800 BC

Why could Homer's poems not appear during the Greek Dark Age?

People forgot how to read and write

What is the significance of Homer in Greek culture?

He is considered the origin and beginner of expressing Greek spirit and character