Classical Greece

“Our constitution,” Pericles said, “is called a…because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility, what counts is not membership in a particular class, but the actual ability which man possesses. No one…is kept in political obscurity because of poverty. And just as our political life is free and open, so is our day-to-day life in our relations with each other….Here each individual is interested not only in his own affairs but in the affairs of the state as well.”

What type of government is Pericles describing?

Our constitution,” Pericles said, “is called a…because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility, what counts is not membership in a particular class, but the actual ability which man possesses. No one…is kept in political obscurity because of poverty. And just as our political life is free and open, so is our day-to-day life in our relations with each other….Here each individual is interested not only in his own affairs but in the affairs of the state as well.”

According to Pericles, what factor is considered when electing public officials?

Which pair of Greek mathematicians made
great advances in geometry?

Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?

This era brought about advancements in trade, astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, and art; Alexandria in Egypt is center of scholarship

Agriculture first developed in the Middle East about 10,000 years ago and then spread throughout much of Eurasia over the next 2,000 years. As agriculture spread, communities formed and began trading with each other. Early communities traded handcrafted goods such as baskets, pottery, and bronze tools. As these goods moved from community to community, the style of the goods was copied by the local people.

Which of the following best describes this pattern?

Around the 8th century BC Greek writers began putting some of their most famous writings into written form. Two of the most famous of these books were?

This was a time period of great achievements in religion, philosophy, art, architecture, and literature-

Effects of this conflict broght about a new confidence and freedom for Greek city-states; Athens begins a golden age and becomes leader of the 140 city-state Delian League-

The architecture of many buildings in Washington D.C., such as the Supreme Court Building and the White House, are built to reflect the influence of —

Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of wealthy people in power?

Why is the establishment of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander considered a great achievement?

Which of the following generalizations accurately reflect the origin and diffusion of key ideas in mathematics, science, and
technology?

Which classical civilization is considered
the birthplace of democracy?

Which characteristic of classical civilizations was NOT inherited from river valley civilizations?

Philosophy in ancient Greece can best be summed up by which of the following statements?

I. It is important to question yourself and others in order to discover the truth.
II. Philosophers discussed and wrote about the "best form" of government.
III. Observations and investigations was critical to understanding how the world works.
IV. The three most important philosophers during the Hellenic era were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

This conflict occurred when the Athenians made other Greek city-states pay taxes. Sparta declared war on Athens and defeated them.

All of the following geographic factors influenced the development of Greek civilization EXCEPT

Which Persian innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the empire?

• Emperor of Persia
• built the Royal Road which connected the empire for over 1,500 miles
• Used of standardized metal coins to promote trade and unify the empire
• Expanded the empire by conquering Egypt and Northern Europe
These accomplishments were made by which of these individuals?

This religion in Persia was very similar to Christianity. Held the belief that when people do good in their actions they went to heaven and if those that did evil joined the evil spirit in Hell.

What was the result of Alexander the Great’s conquests?