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(Mooresville) Ancient Greece-Athens

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