I Greci Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the geographical location of Ancient Greece?
Ancient Greece is located in southeastern Europe, on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula.
What is the significance of the city-state (polis) in Ancient Greece?
The city-state, or polis, was the fundamental political unit in Ancient Greece, each with its own government and way of life.
True or False: Ancient Greece was a unified nation.
False: Ancient Greece was made up of many independent city-states.
Name one of the two major city-states in Ancient Greece.
Athens or Sparta.
What was the primary focus of Athenian society?
Athenian society primarily focused on arts, philosophy, and democracy.
What was the main focus of Spartan society?
Spartan society focused on military training and discipline.
Fill in the blank: The Greek god of war is _____ .
Ares.
What is the name of the famous ancient Greek epic poet?
Homer.
Which two epic poems are attributed to Homer?
The Iliad and The Odyssey.
What was the role of the agora in Ancient Greece?
The agora served as a public space for assemblies, markets, and social gatherings.
What is the term for the Greek philosophy that emphasizes reason and logic?
Rationalism.
Who is considered the father of Western philosophy?
Socrates.
True or False: Democracy first developed in Athens.
True.
What was the purpose of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece?
The Olympic Games were held to honor the god Zeus and promote unity among city-states.
What was the main political structure of Sparta?
Sparta was an oligarchy, ruled by a small group of elites.
Name one famous philosopher from Ancient Greece.
Plato or Aristotle.
What was the primary language spoken in Ancient Greece?
Ancient Greek.
Fill in the blank: The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to the goddess _____ .
Athena.
What is the significance of the Persian Wars for Ancient Greece?
The Persian Wars united the Greek city-states against a common enemy and led to the rise of Athens.
What form of government was practiced in Ancient Athens?
Direct democracy.
True or False: The Delian League was an alliance led by Sparta.
False: The Delian League was an alliance led by Athens.
What was the cultural impact of the Hellenistic period?
The Hellenistic period spread Greek culture and influence across a vast area, blending it with local traditions.
What was the primary medium of Ancient Greek art?
Sculpture, pottery, and architecture.
What is the significance of the Socratic method?
The Socratic method promotes critical thinking and dialogue through questioning.
