Unit 3 Ancient Greece (chapters 8&9)

In Greek history, the Persian Wars (500s & 400s BCE) were caused by

• conflict over Greek settlements in Asia minor.

• the lack of democratic rights in Greek city-states.

• the assassination of the Persian king.

• attempts by Sparta to control the Delian League.

The philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle shared what common belief?

• democracy is the best form of ruling the masses

• the military rulers should control the government

• Average people were not qualified to rule themselves.

• all Greeks should use the Gods as models for their lives

“All I know is that I know nothing.”

Socrates

The philosopher Socrates was known for his instructional method of

• preventing his students from studying immoral things.

• demanding strict obedience to the state.

• teaching his students to question everything around them.

• encouraging his students to see the truth through pleasure.

The Peloponnesian Peninsula was the site of fighting from 431 to 404 BCE between

• Sparta and Rome.

• Athens and Sparta

• Rome and Carthage.

• Athens and Persia.

Pericles is MOST known for

• being a firm but fair tyrant of Ancient Greece.

• overseeing democratic government in ancient Athens.

• his instruction of famous philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

• leading Sparta to victory over Persian invaders in 5th century Greece.

Greek civilization spread throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, Egypt, and Asia as Alexander the Great conquered city

after city. In order to maintain control, a strong military presence was left in each of the dominated areas.

How did this affect the cultures of those regions conquered by Alexander?

• religion, art, philosophy were influenced by Greek thought.

• Members of the conquered population covertly taught their children their history.

• The dominated population fought against any teachings that were influenced by Greek thought.

• The government forced the teaching of Greek mathematics and philosophies in the schools in the region.

The term given to the body of stories about ancient Greek gods and heroes is

• theology

• sociology.

• mythology.

• anthropology.

The Peloponnesian War was fought between

• Athens and Sparta

• Athens and the Medes.

• Athens and the Lydians.

• Sparta and the Babylonians.

The Greek philosopher Socrates is known for the Socratic Method of teaching, which relies heavily on

• research.

• observation.

• experimentation.

• question and answer.

Which Macedonian king conquered much of the ancient civilized world and created an empire that blended Greek, Persian,

Indian, and Egyptian influences?

• Philip VI

• Antigonus II

• Ptolemy of Aloros

• Alexander the great