Week 26

Question 1

What tyrant of Syracuse in Sicily seized power by force in 405 B.C. and is known by his severe cruelty?

Answer 1

Dionysius (the Elder)

Question 2

Who was the most learned man in Syracuse who was imprisoned for telling the truth?

Answer 2

Philoxenus

Question 3

What two best friends’ lives were spared by this cruel tyrant of Syracuse when their demonstration of dedication led him to compassion?

Answer 3

Damon & Pythias

Question 4

Who succeeded this tyrant (Dionysius the Elder) when he died in 367 B.C.?

Answer 4

Dionysius the Younger

Question 5

What Greek philosopher was invited to Syracuse to teach the tyrant but was later imprisoned because the people liked feasting better than philosophy?

Answer 5

Plato

Question 6

What army eventually freed Syracuse from this tyrant?

Answer 6

Corinthian

Question 7

Which Macedonian prince was raised in Greece under the watchful eye of Epaminondas and became ruler of Macedon in 360 B.C. when his brother died?

Answer 7

Philip

Question 8

What battle formation did this Macedonian king develop?

Answer 8

Macedonian Phalanx

Question 9

How did this Macedonian king (Philip) acquire wealth to hire soldiers and buy allies?

Answer 9

mined for gold

Question 10

When the Olynthians, afraid of being conquered by Macedon, appealed to Athens for help, what Athenian orator strongly advised Athens to oppose Macedon?

Answer 10

Demosthenes