Ancient Greece Study Guide 2025

Mr. Johnson World History Ancient Greece Study Guide List the two Ancient Aegean Civilizations. What was each devoted to culturally? Briefly define Stoicism. Briefly define Epicureanism. What is Hellenistic culture? Where was the fabled home of the Greek gods located? Whom were the Olympic games intended to honor? At the outset of the 5 th Century BC which empire threatened the Greek-City States? Which ruler attempted to seek revenge against the Greeks in 480 BC? Describe the Battle of Salmis Bay. Describe the Battle of Thermopylae. Which Ancient Greek City-State was burned to the ground following the Battle of Thermopylae? What the name of the Greek civil war that ended the so-called Golden Age of Athens? What great military leader is credited with spreading Greek culture throughout the world? Who was considered the leading Athenian citizen during the “Golden Age?” Define Oligarchy. Define Democracy. Define Monarchy. Which ancient city did the Greeks go to war with after the abduction of Helen? (Modern Day Turkey) The Greek gods were anthropomorphic. What does this mean? Describe the relationship between the Ancient Greek City-States. Where is the birthplace of Alexander the Great? How did Alexander become King at only the age of 20? Which area of modern-day Greece was home to the Minoan Civilization? Which Ancient Greek City-State was victorious in the Peloponnesian War? What is the literal translation of philosopher? Name the Greek Philosopher I roamed the streets of Athens for over 50 years questioning my fellow citizens I believe that the unexamined life is not worth living My fellow Athenians accused me of corrupting the youth of the city and ordered me to die Pursuit of knowledge is the highest good Knowledge begins by embracing the fact that one does not know I wrote about how to design the perfect society I believe that the most intellectually gifted should rule the society I believe that each man should do what he is best suited to do for the good of society I was present when my fellow Athenians ordered the death of my teacher I believe that there must be more than this world and, in fact, believe there is a parallel world I tutored Alexander the Great I believe only in that which I can experience with my five senses I do not believe in an afterlife or another world I put forth a doctrine of the mean relating to virtuous conduct 27. Identify each of the following gods: -Zeus: -Athena: -Apollo: -Poseidon: 28. Name the two Homeric epics describing the saga of the Trojan War. 29. Name the two primary combatants in the Peloponnesian War. 30. Identify each of the following Greek cultural contributors: -Herodotus -Hippocrates -Eratosthenes -Sophocles -Euclid-Thucydides-Aristophanes- 31. List the four basic questions of life. EXTENDED RESPONSE!!! 32. Describe the distinct evolution of the stages of government in many Ancient Greek City-States? (Honors Only) 33. Describe the life of a Spartan male citizen from their birth until adulthood (Honors Only) 34. Why was Pericles such a significant figure in Greek history? When did he deliver his famous funeral oration? What was the significance of this great speech? (Honors Only) 35. While they are two of the most complex and multi-layered thinkers the world has ever known, we take away a simple essence of the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle. What was their common main idea? (Which of the four basic questions of life were they obsessed with answering?) Though these thinkers were secular, identify a parallel of this mean idea to the idea of Christian life? (Honors Only) 36. Why does Alexander III of Macedon go down in history as “The Great?” What is his greatest legacy? Why is he the epitome of Matthew 16:26? (Honors Only)