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What is the Parthenon Statue of Athena Parthenos?

A statue depicting the goddess Athena.

What is Pylos (Sphacteria)?

A significant location in Ancient Greece.

What does isonomia refer to?

The principle of equality before the law.

Who was Aristophanes?

A comedic playwright. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Archidamian War?

A significant phase of the Peloponnesian War. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Alcibiades?

A gifted Athenian statesman and general. Signup and view all the answers

What happened during the Sicilian expedition?

A catastrophic military campaign by Athens. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Mutilation of the Herms?

An act of vandalism in Ancient Athens. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ionian War refer to?

The final phase of the Peloponnesian War. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of Agenousai?

A naval battle during the Peloponnesian War. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Thirty Tyrants?

A pro-Spartan oligarchy in Athens. Signup and view all the answers

What was Plato's Academy?

A school of philosophy founded by Plato. Signup and view all the answers

What did Socrates do at his trial?

He defended himself against charges of impiety and corrupting the youth. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Plato?

A student of Socrates and philosopher. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Aristotle?

A Greek philosopher and student of Plato. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Philip II of Macedon?

The father of Alexander the Great. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Olympias play in Alexander the Great's life?

She was his mother and a significant political figure. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Demosthenes?

A prominent Athenian orator. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Philippics?

Speeches written by Demosthenes against Philip II. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Alexander the Great?

A king of Macedon known for his vast empire. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Third Sacred War?

A conflict in ancient Greece over control of the Delphic sanctuary. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Chaeronea?

A decisive battle that solidified Macedonian power over Greece. Signup and view all the answers

What happened at the Battle of Granicus?

Alexander's first major battle against the Persian Empire. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Gedrosian Disaster?

A disastrous military expedition by Alexander the Great. Signup and view all the answers

The plot against the tyrants derived from ________ resentment.

Harmodius and Aristogiton Signup and view all the answers

What was the Battle of Issus?

A major battle where Alexander defeated Darius III. Signup and view all the answers

What happened in the Battle of Gaugamela?

Darius III was defeated by Alexander decisively. Signup and view all the answers

What significance does Knossos hold in ancient history?

The largest palace built in Crete Signup and view all the answers

What civilization is primarily associated with Mycenae?

The first Greek civilization after the Greek stagnation. Signup and view all the answers

Which palace is known as the home of King Nestor?

Pylos Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary economy of the Minoans based on?

Storage and redistribution Signup and view all the answers

The Mycenaeans adopted the _____ script from the Cretans.

Linear A Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Grave Circle A?

It served as the burial site for elite members of Mycenaean Greek society. Signup and view all the answers

What does a tholos tomb represent in Mycenaean culture?

A royal burial site Signup and view all the answers

Linear A was developed by the Mycenaeans.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with creating the epic poems 'The Odyssey' and 'The Iliad'?

Homer Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the legitimate monarch in Mycenaean society?

Basileus Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of hoplites in ancient Greece?

Heavily armed Greek infantrymen. Signup and view all the answers

A tactical formation of the hoplite army is known as a _____

phalanx Signup and view all the answers

Match the historical figures with their descriptions:

Cyrus = Persian king who built a vast empire Darius I = First Persian king to enter Europe Xerxes = Son of Darius I who attacked the Greeks Themistocles = Athenian strategist at the Battle of Salamis Signup and view all the answers

Which battle is known for the Greek victory against the Persians?

Marathon Signup and view all the answers

Ostracism was a method of permanent exile in ancient Greece.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the Delian League?

An alliance formed by the Athenians to defeat the Persians. Signup and view all the answers

What does the citizenship law of 451 state?

Must be born to two Athenian parents to be a full citizen. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Knossos

Largest palace on Crete, built around 1700 B.C.
Associated with the legend of the labyrinth and the Minotaur.
Center of a formidable naval state.
Named after King Minos from mythological accounts.
Economy centered on storage and redistribution.
Palace destroyed and looted around 1375 B.C. by Greek kings.

Mycenae

Marks the first Greek civilization after periods of stagnation.
Wealth gained by kings evident from burial offerings in graves.
Most palaces functioned as citadels with fortified structures.
Constructed with "cyclopean" walls for added defense.
Numerous bronze weapons discovered in burial sites.

Pylos

Noted for its organization and size.
Home of King Nestor in the Mycenaean kingdom.
Consisted of around 200 villages and towns, divided into two provinces.

Minoans

Settlements began around 7000 B.C. by Neolithic farmers.
Pioneered international trade across the Mediterranean.
Farmers lived in compact mud-brick houses.
The king was the political leader and mediator between gods and citizens.

Mycenaeans

Conquered Crete in 1490 B.C. during the Bronze Age.
Developed Linear B script, influenced by Minoan Linear A.
Created architectural megara for social gatherings.
Established colonies across the Mediterranean.
Engaged in diplomatic relations with the Hittites.
Decline attributed to a mix of factors: internal strife, invasions, and natural disasters.
Belief system centered around gods like Zeus and Hera.
Known for heavily armored warriors.

Grave Circle A (shaft graves)

Elite burial sites in Mycenaean society from the mid-second millennium B.C.E.
Included gold and bronze jewelry, weapons, and masks within shaft graves.

Tholos tomb

Known as the Treasury of Atreus; burial sites for wealthy families.
Covered by a single large stone dome.

Linear A

Developed around 1700 B.C. as a writing system in Crete.
Comprised specific signs representing words and syllables.

Linear B

Emerged around 1490 B.C. following Linear A.
Mainly used for accounting and recording receipts.

Megaron

A ceremonial center in Mycenaean society used for feasts and councils.

Troy

Tawagalawa letter suggests military conflicts linked to Troy.
Site of the Trojan War, involving Aegeans and Trojans.

Homer

Creator of epic poems "The Odyssey" and "The Iliad."
Writings employed as moral and ethical guides.
Coined the term "hubris."

Basileus

Term for a legitimate monarch in Mycenaean society, with village or district administrators known as "pasireu."

Wanax

Title for the king of the Mycenaeans, ruling from citadels.

Funeral games

Featured in Homer’s works; competitions offered prizes (geras).
Wealthy individuals often organized games to maintain influence.
Included various events like foot races, wrestling, and chariot racing.

Polis

Defined as a political community, consisting of a principal city and surrounding land.
Represented the common form of Greek state by the 5th century.

Synoecism

Process of political unification to form city-states, combining neighboring villages under a central authority.

Tyranny

Refers to the unlawful control of government by a single leader in a polis.
A transitional state between oligarchy and democracy in city-states.

Hoplites

Heavily armed infantrymen in ancient Greece, mainly from middle-class backgrounds.
Required to provide their own arms for military service.

Phalanx

Tactical formation of heavy infantry organized in ranks, typically eight deep.
Introduced by Philip II of Macedon, emphasizing tightly packed formations.

Colonization

Process where a metropolis selects a site for a colony, seeking divine approval and appointing a founder.

Spartan Agoge

Program for Spartan children starting at age 7 focused on military training and discipline.

Lycurgus

Semi-mythical figure credited with establishing Spartan societal structure and military discipline.

Gerousia

Council of elders in Sparta, consisting of 30 men over 60, involved in law-making and judicial decisions.

Helot

Enslaved population of Sparta, tied to the land and subjected to heavy taxation and public humiliation.

Krypteia

Secretive Spartan training for young males, involving surveillance and potential elimination of helots.

Messenia

Region conquered by Spartans, leading to its inhabitants becoming helots after two major conflicts.

Cleisthenes

Athenian leader exiled for opposing aristocratic power; later established reforms to weaken aristocratic control.

Pisistratus

Athenian tyrant known for manipulation and economic reforms, including introduction of silver coinage.

Solon

Athenian poet and statesman credited with socio-economic reforms, including debt alleviation for farmers.

Boule

Governing council in ancient Greece, involved in preparing legislation and judicial matters.

Ekklesia

Assembly in Athens composed of free adult males, evolving into the deciding body for state policy.

Cyrus

Persian king who initiated the expansion of the empire but did not have a detailed entry in this context.

Darius I

Persian king who campaigned in Europe and sought revenge against Athens for their interference in regional affairs.

Xerxes

Son of Darius I, known for his military campaigns against Greece, aiming to avenge his father's defeats.

Themistocles

Athenian politician and strategist instrumental in developing naval power, crucial to winning the Battle of Salamis.

Trireme

Standard Greek warship in the classical period, characterized by three rows of oars and a bronze ram.

Marathon

Significant battle where Greeks defeated the Persian Empire; marked Athens' military prowess.

Thermopylae

Notable battle where King Leonidas and his Spartans held off Persian forces before ultimately perishing.

Salamis

Naval battle where Greek forces, led by Athenians, defeated the larger Persian fleet.

Plataea

Final battle in 479 B.C. leading to the defeat of Persian forces by a united Greek contingent.

Ostracism

Practice in ancient Greece allowing temporary banishment through popular vote.

Satrapies

Administrative divisions of the Persian Empire, retained in the administration of Alexander the Great.

Delian League

Alliance initiated by Athens post-Persian Wars for mutual protection, evolving into Athenian dominance over member states.

Athenian Empire

Resulted from the Delian League's evolution; marked by financial exploitation and conflicts leading to the Peloponnesian War.

Citizenship Law of 451

Reform by Pericles stipulating citizenship eligibility based on parental Athenian heritage.

Reforms of Ephialtes

Aimed to reduce aristocratic power and encourage paid participation in government roles, but met with violent opposition.

Thirty Years' Peace

Short-lived treaty between Sparta and Athens, failing to maintain long-term stability.

Pericles strategos

Athenian leader during the Peloponnesian War, whose strategies led to the eventual plague in Athens.

Herodotus

Known as the "Father of History"; documented historical conflicts between Greece and Persia.

Thucydides

Renowned as "Father of Scientific History"; emphasized rigorous historical methods through field investigations.

Academy

Philosophy school founded by Plato in Athens, focusing on training future leaders.

Socrates (& the Trial)

Athenian philosopher charged with impiety and corrupting youth; his trial documented by Plato.

Plato

Student of Socrates, established the Academy, and authored philosophical dialogues reflecting his teachings.### Greek Philosophers and Historical Figures
Aristotle, a renowned Greek philosopher, taught Alexander the Great and established the Lyceum after studying at Plato's Academy.
Philip II of Macedon, father to Alexander the Great, became regent upon his brother's death and later committed fratricide to retain his kingship.
Olympias, daughter of Epirus and Philip II's fourth wife, had Alexander the Great and changed her name to commemorate Philip's Olympic victory.

Military Innovations and Conflicts

The Macedonian phalanx was a crucial military reform implemented by Philip II, utilizing heavy infantry tactics.
Philip II’s cavalry strategy involved distracting opponents with long spears while flanking them, enhancing battlefield supremacy.
The Battle of Granicus (334-333 BC) marked Alexander's first major victory against Persia, opening up Asia Minor for invasion while encouraging Greek states to rebel against Persian rule.

Political Alliances and Relationships

Roxane, a Sogdian princess married by Alexander, symbolized political alliance and rumored romance, solidifying ties with Bactria and Sogdiana.
The incident involving Harmodius and Aristogiton, who plotted against tyranny in Athens, illustrates the struggle against oppressive rule, leading to resistance during the Panathenaic festival.

Notable Battles and Outcomes

The Battle of Issus saw Alexander rout Darius III, leading to Iranian royals being treated with respect and enhancing Alexander's reputation.
The Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC) resulted in another massive defeat for Darius III, confirming Alexander's dominance in the East.

Cultural and Religious Developments

Zeus Ammon, a religious temple revered by Greeks and Egyptians, became a pivotal site for Alexander as he began to view himself as divine.
Proskynesis, a Persian ritual that Alexander demanded from his subjects, caused outrage among Greeks and led to conspiracies against him, portraying him as hubristic.

Legislative and Rhetorical Developments

Demosthenes emerged as a prominent orator during this period, advocating against Macedonian expansion and fostering Greek unity against Philip II and Alexander's ambitions.

Additional Historical Notes

The Gedrosian Disaster is noted as a significant mishap during Alexander's expedition but lacks detailed context in the provided text.
The Third Sacred War, Battle of Chaeronea, and details on Demosthenes and "Philippics" require further exploration for comprehensive understanding.

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