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Which philosopher was accused of corrupting the youth?
Which philosopher was accused of corrupting the youth?
Which city-state is known for developing democracy?
Which city-state is known for developing democracy?
Who outlawed debt slavery in Athens?
Who outlawed debt slavery in Athens?
What was the home of the gods in Greek mythology?
What was the home of the gods in Greek mythology?
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Which epic poem is traditionally attributed to Homer?
Which epic poem is traditionally attributed to Homer?
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Who was the Persian leader defeated at the Battle of Salamis?
Who was the Persian leader defeated at the Battle of Salamis?
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Which geographic feature helped Greeks develop independent communities?
Which geographic feature helped Greeks develop independent communities?
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What was the Greek term for the marketplace?
What was the Greek term for the marketplace?
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Which civilization is known as the earliest Greek civilization?
Which civilization is known as the earliest Greek civilization?
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Who created the Council of Five Hundred in Athens?
Who created the Council of Five Hundred in Athens?
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Which philosopher advocated for governance by a philosopher-king?
Which philosopher advocated for governance by a philosopher-king?
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What term describes the outright prohibition of debt slavery in ancient Athens?
What term describes the outright prohibition of debt slavery in ancient Athens?
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Which geographical feature significantly influenced Greek political structure by encouraging isolation?
Which geographical feature significantly influenced Greek political structure by encouraging isolation?
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Who is known for the cruel application of law, leading to a term for harshness associated with his name?
Who is known for the cruel application of law, leading to a term for harshness associated with his name?
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Which ancient Greek civilization is recognized as the earliest?
Which ancient Greek civilization is recognized as the earliest?
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Who was responsible for the writing of the tragedy 'Oedipus the King'?
Who was responsible for the writing of the tragedy 'Oedipus the King'?
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What was the name of the event where Athenians faced the Persians at Marathon in 490 BC?
What was the name of the event where Athenians faced the Persians at Marathon in 490 BC?
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Which location was known as the headquarters of the Delian League?
Which location was known as the headquarters of the Delian League?
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Study Notes
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Review Game
- Socrates criticized the Sophists, asserting absolute truth and justice existed.
- Socrates was accused of corrupting youth and neglecting city gods.
- Socrates was condemned to drink hemlock.
- Socrates believed in philosopher-kings ruling society.
- Socrates stated "the unexamined life is not worth living".
- The Socratic method is named for this philosopher.
- Socrates' grand-student impacted the world.
- Socrates' conversations were documented by the author of "The Republic".
- Socrates' work is fundamental to the scientific method.
- Aristotle was a student of Socrates.
Bring it Around Town
- Four important seas for Ancient Greece: Black, Ionian, Aegean, Mediterranean.
- The Greek's geographic location led to the formation of small, independent communities.
- The earliest Greek civilization was the Mycenaean.
- The home of the Greek gods was Mount Olympus.
- The Greek marketplace was called the Agora.
- The headquarters of the Delian League was Delos.
- Athens developed democracy.
- Sparta was known for its militaristic culture.
- The Athenians fought the Persians at the Battle of Marathon.
- At the Battle of Thermopylae, 300 Spartans and 7,000 others battled the Persians.
Who's Who
- The Trojan War started when Helen was kidnapped.
- Homer was a famous storyteller.
- Draco's legal code was harsh.
- Solon abolished debt slavery in Athens.
- The Council of Five Hundred was created.
- Phidippides ran the first marathon.
- Xerxes led a Persian fleet that was defeated in Salamis.
- Cleisthenes expanded Athenian participation in government.
- Sophocles wrote the tragedy "Oedipus the King".
- Herodotus was a Greek historian.
Grab Bag
- An Acropolis is a fortified hilltop in a Greek city.
- Messenians who supported the Spartans became peasants.
- The Phalanx was a fearsome Spartan fighting formation.
- The Parthenon was a masterpiece of Greek architecture and craftsmanship.
- The Peloponnesian War was fought between Athens and Sparta.
- Diogenes lived in a wine jug.
- Ostracism was a process where a citizen could be exiled.
- Aristocracy is rule by a small group of noble families.
- Oligarchy is rule by a few powerful people.
- Classical art encompassed harmony, balance, and proportion.
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Test your knowledge of Socratic philosophy and Ancient Greece in this engaging review game. Explore key concepts, significant figures, and historical contexts that shaped Western thought. Perfect for fans of 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' and philosophy enthusiasts.
