Ancient Greek History Flashcard

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What was the Golden Age of Athens known for?

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A time of great prosperity and advances in architecture and the arts

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Who was Socrates?

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A Greek philosopher who developed the Socratic Method

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Which philosopher was a student of Socrates and wrote 'The Republic'?

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Plato

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Who was mentored by Aristotle and known for never losing a military battle?

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Alexander the Great

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What was the Delian League?

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A military alliance led by Athens after the Persian Wars.

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What was the main cause of the Persian Wars?

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Conquest after crushing Ionian revolt

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Which two city-states were primarily involved in the Peloponnesian Wars?

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Sparta and Athens

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Who conquered the Minoans and was seen as the first major civilization in Greek mainland?

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Mycenaeans

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What was the Hellenistic Period known for?

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Blending of cultures from Asia, Greece, and Africa

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Which type of government is ruled by a king and queen with hereditary rule?

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Monarchy