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Ch 9 The Greek World

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Cyrus the Great c585-529BC Persian Emperor, he created the Persian Empire by conquering most of Southwest Asia.
Cavalry a unit of soldiers who ride horses.
Darius I 550-486BC Persian emperor, he restored order to the Persian Empire after a period of rebellion. Darius I built roads and made other improvements to Persian society.
Persian Wars a series of wars between Persia and Greece
Xerxes I Darius's son who tried to conquer Greece
alliance an agreement to work together
Peloponnesian War a war between Athens and Sparta that threatened to tear all of Greece apart
Philip II 359-336BC Macedonian king, he was a brilliant military leader who defeated the Greeks. Alexander the Great was his son.
Phalanx a group of warriors who stood close together in a square
Alexander the Great 356-323BC Macedonian ruler, he was one of the greatest military commanders in history. The son of Philip II, Alexander conquered large areas of Asia and parts of Europe and Africa and spread Greek culture throughout his empire.
Hellenistic greek-like
Socrates 470-399BC Greek philosopher, his teaching style was based on asking questions. He wanted people to question their own beliefs. He was arrested and condemned to death for challenging authority.
Plato 428-389BC Greek philosopher, he was a student of Socrates. Plato started a school in Athens called the Academy and wrote The Republic which describes an ideal society run by philosophers.
Aristotle 384-322BC Greek philosopher, he was a student of Plato. Aristotle taught that people should live lives of moderation and use reason in their lives.
reason clear and ordered thinking
Euclid c300BC Greek mathematician, he was one of the greatest mathematicians in history. He is famous for his contributions to the field of geometry.
Hippocrates 460-377BC Greek doctor, he is regarded as the father of medicine. Hippocrates tried to find out what caused diseases and is known today for his ideas on how doctors should conduct themselves.
strategy a plan for fighting a battle or war
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