(Mooresville) Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Located on the island of Crete, what group was said to be the first Greek-like civilization? | Minoans |
Greeks were organized in to these, much like the Sumerians. | City-states |
This man was the most famous king of the Mycenaeans. | Agamemnon |
This is the piece of literature that the story of the war between the Greeks and the Trojans is found. | The Iliad |
This man wrote the Iliad and its sequel, The Odyssey. | Homer |
This person was the main character of the Odyssey. | Odysseus |
Greeks called their city-states what? | Polis |
What caused Greek city-states to be separated from one another? | Mountains |
This polis is known for its art, culture, philosophy, and architecture. | Athens |
Athens is known as the birthplace of what form of government? | Democracy |
This politician wrote Athen's first set of laws...they were VERY harsh. | Draco |
Who started the democracy in Athens? | Pericles |
This is a form of government in which a few wealthy people rule. | Oligarchy |
This temple is found in Athens. It was built for Athena....its ruins still stand today | Parthenon |
This is the love of wisdom. | Philosophy |
This famous Athenian philosopher encouraged people to learn by asking questions. He was put to death by the government. | Socrates |
This philosopher was a student of Socrates. He wrote the Republic and believed that only smart people should be able to participate in the government. | Plato |
This philosopher formed the Academy. It can be considered the first university. | Plato |
This philosopher was a student of Plato. He used reason and logis to study the natural world. | Aristotle |
Aristotle's most famous student was... | Alexander the Great |
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