12 Questions
What geographical factor contributed to the formation of independent city-states in Greece?
Mountainous peninsula and islands
What were the primary reasons for the decline of Mycenaean civilization?
Internal conflicts, invasions, and natural disasters
Who composed the epic poems Iliad and Odyssey during the Dark Age of Greece?
Homer
What concept, emphasizing moral and physical excellence, was central in Greek culture?
Arete
Which formation of foot soldiers with shields is commonly associated with ancient Greek warfare?
Phalanx
Who oversaw significant infrastructure projects in Athens during the Age of Pericles?
Pericles
What was the significance of the Battle of Aegospotami during the Peloponnesian War?
It marked a decisive Spartan victory
What did the Sicilian Expedition reveal about Athens' naval power?
It highlighted the weaknesses and limitations of Athens' naval supremacy
Which philosopher discussed concepts of justice, governance, and the philosopher-king in 'The Republic'?
Plato
What type of conflicts were typically depicted in Greek tragedies?
Conflicts between protagonists and superior forces
In ancient Greece, what were oracles used for?
Revealing the future through priests or priestesses
What did the architecture and sculptures of the Parthenon symbolize in Athens?
Democracy
Learn about the geography of ancient Greece, the decline of Mycenaean civilization, the works of Homer during the Dark Age, and the concept of Arete emphasizing moral and physical excellence.
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