Greek study notes

Fable

A short story, often featuring animals as characters, that teaches a moral or lesson.

Philosopher

A person who loves wisdom; the term comes from the Greek words 'philo' (love) and 'sophia' (wisdom).

Socrates

A famous Greek philosopher known for his method of questioning called the Socratic Method.

who is Plato

A student of Socrates who wrote 'The Republic' and contributed significantly to Western philosophy.

who is Aristotle

A student of Plato who teaches by asking questions

How did Aristotle explain the differences between man and animals?

Aristotle taught that humans have the ability to reason, while animals act based on instinct. He believed that this ability to think logically sets humans apart from animals.

what is the Delian League

An alliance led by Athens formed to continue fighting against the Persian Empire.

what is Parthenon

A grand temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena. Built by pericles

what is a Plague

A deadly disease that spreads rapidly and affects many people.

Peloponnesian War

• Athens and its allies, who were part of the Delian League: Included Ionia, the Aegean islands, and many coastal cities in Asia Minor, all of which supported Athens in its naval campaigns.

• Sparta and its allies, who formed the Peloponnesian League: Included Corinth, Thebes, and other city-states in the Peloponnesian region, which aligned with Sparta due to their opposition to Athenian dominance.

who is King Philip II of Macedonia

The ruler who first united Greece under his rule and father of Alexander the great

Aristotle

The famous philosopher who taught Alexander the Great

Persian Empire

The empire that Alexander intended to invade after becoming king.

what is Ambitious

Having a strong desire for success or achievement, a characteristic of Alexander.

what is the Phalanx formation

A battle formation used by Alexander where soldiers stood tightly packed with long spears.

meaning of Hellenistic

Relating to Greek culture, cities, and people.

who made the Pharos Lighthouse

Built by the Egyptians under Ptolemy II, it was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

meaning of Scribe

Someone who writes and records information, often for official or scholarly purposes.

What was Ptolemy Philadelphus’ dream for the city of Alexandria in order to make it a great city of learning?

the Great library of alexandria and promote scholarship, attracting scholars and philosophers from around the world.

who is Euclid

A philosopher who was influenced by Plato and is known as the father of geometry.

what is Geography

The study of the Earth's landforms, climates, and human interaction with the environment.

what is the Sun ray weapon who made it

An invention by Archimedes used to defend against ships by setting them on fire using sunlight.

who took over the Greek?

The romans conquered Greece in 146 BCE.

what is Corinth

The city where the defeat by Rome marked the end of Greek independence and join Sparta in the war of smt

what is a Polis

A Greek city-state.