History of Ancient Greece

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Questions and Answers

What was considered the greatest army in history?

  • Alexander's Army (correct)
  • The Spartan Army
  • The Roman Army
  • The Byzantine Army

What significant event occurred in 331 BC?

  • Alexander's conquest of Persia (correct)
  • The start of the Peloponnesian War
  • The rise of Macedonia
  • The founding of Alexandria

What was housed in the Alexandria Library?

  • Military records and strategies
  • An extensive collection of modern literature
  • Over 500,000 manuscripts on various subjects (correct)
  • Only works of Homer

Which age replaced Athens as the greatest city?

<p>The Hellenistic Age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What themes did Greek tragedy explore in its performances?

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Who is known as the 'Father of Medicine'?

<p>Hippocrates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed that knowledge comes from questioning?

<p>Socrates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What theory did Aristarchus develop?

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What significant contribution did Euclid make?

<p>Organized geometry logically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which figure is considered the 'Father of History'?

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What did Archimedes invent?

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What key concept is associated with the period of cultural mixing in Greece?

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Who was known for introducing solo performances in drama?

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Flashcards

Alexander the Great's Empire

Alexander's army was famously undefeated, conquering Persia in 331 BC and spanning nearly half a million miles. He was, however, only alive to witness his empire for 12 years before his untimely death in 323 BC at the age of 33.

Greek Tragedy

In Greek drama, tragedy delves into serious themes like human struggles, fate, and destiny.

Greek Comedy

Greek comedy, unlike tragedy, takes a light-hearted, satirical approach to explore human problems, often using humor to critique societal issues.

Alexandria's Rise

After Alexander's death, his vast empire was divided between his generals. However, Alexandria, a powerful city, arose as a center of learning, boasting the famous Alexandria Library, a vast repository of ancient knowledge.

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Hellenistic Age

The Hellenistic Age was a period influenced by Greek culture that arose after the death of Alexander the Great, marked by the spread of Greek language and ideas throughout the conquered territories.

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Hellenize

The process of spreading Greek language and culture to other regions.

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Hippocratic Oath

A famous oath taken by doctors to practice ethically and prioritize patient well-being.

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Philosopher

A person who seeks knowledge and understanding through reasoning and observation.

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Philosophy

The branch of knowledge that explores fundamental questions about existence, reality, and knowledge; originated with Thales, focusing on basic elements and explanations of the world.

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Satire

A type of comedy that uses humor to criticize and expose flaws in society.

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Septuagint

The Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, considered important for spreading Jewish scripture to a wider audience.

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Greek Architecture

A distinct style of architecture that is influenced by the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders. Each has its own unique features, including columns, capitals, and proportions.

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