- What was the central gathering place and marketplace in ancient Greek city-states?
- Agora
- Who is considered the father of Western philosophy and the Socratic method in Ancient Greece?
- Socrates
- What epic poem attributed to Homer tells the story of the Trojan War?
- Iliad
- What is the term for the Ancient Greek city-state with a focus on military discipline and strength?
- Sparta
- What was the council of elders in ancient Athens that advised the government?
- Areopagus
- Who wrote “The Republic” and founded the Academy in Athens?
- Plato
- What style of column is characterized by a fluted shaft and a capital with volutes in Ancient Greek architecture?
- Ionic
- Who was the famous playwright of Ancient Greece known for tragedies like “Oedipus Rex” and “Antigone”?
- Sophocles
- What is the term for a body of water surrounded by land, such as the Aegean Sea in Greece?
- Gulf
- What famous battle in 480 BC saw the outnumbered Greeks defeat the Persians?
- Battle of Thermopylae
- What is the term for the fortified, elevated area of an ancient Greek city often containing temples and public buildings?
- Acropolis
- What was the oath taken by Athenian citizens, which inspired the modern concept of the Hippocratic Oath?
- Oath of Hippocrates
- Who is considered the “Father of History” and wrote “Histories” about the Greco-Persian Wars?
- Herodotus
- What was the name of the female slaves in Ancient Greece who served as attendants and assistants to their mistresses?
- Hetairai
- Who was the Athenian leader known for promoting democracy and introducing reforms to the legal system?
- Cleisthenes
- What is the term for the ancient Greek open-air theaters used for plays and performances?
- Amphitheater
- What was the city-state where democracy was first introduced in Ancient Greece during the 5th century BC?
- Athens
- What is the term for a large, decorated vase often used for holding water or wine in Ancient Greece?
- Amphora
- Who was the ancient Greek philosopher known for his work on ethics and virtue in “Nicomachean Ethics”?
- Aristotle
- What term describes the practice of temporarily exiling individuals from a city-state in Ancient Greece?
- Ostracism
- What was the council of elders in the Spartan government?
- Gerousia
- Who is the Ancient Greek mathematician known for his work on geometry and “Elements”?
- Euclid
- What was the main form of government in Ancient Athens during the 5th century BC?
- Democracy
- Who is the philosopher known for his contributions to the scientific method and his work on physics and astronomy in Ancient Greece?
- Aristotle
- What term describes a form of government in which power is held by a small group of individuals in Ancient Greece?
- Oligarchy
- Who is the Ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Academy and was a student of Socrates?
- Plato
- What was the political leader of Athens who expanded its democracy and patronized the arts during the 5th century BC?
- Pericles
- What is the famous speech given by Pericles to honor the fallen soldiers in Ancient Athens?
- Funeral Oration
- What is the name of the military formation used by hoplites in Ancient Greece, characterized by close ranks and shields?
- Phalanx
- What was the primary material used for writing in Ancient Greece before the widespread use of parchment or paper?
- Papyrus
- What is the term for the outer area surrounding the city walls in Ancient Greece, often used for agricultural purposes?
- Hinterland
- What was the central area in Ancient Greece used for athletic and religious competitions during the Olympics?
- Stadium
- What is the term for the dark, reddish-brown pottery commonly used in Ancient Greece?
- Terracotta
- Who is the lyric poet from the island of Lesbos known for her poetry about love and beauty in Ancient Greece?
- Sappho
- What is the name of the Ancient Greek military footwear, characterized by a single piece of leather wrapped around the foot?
- Sandals
- What is the term for the long cloak worn by men in Ancient Greece, often made of wool?
- Chiton
- Who is the Ancient Greek philosopher known for his philosophical dialogues and contributions to ethics and knowledge?
- Plato
- What was the sanctuary in Olympia, Greece, where the Olympic Games were held?
- Olympia
- What was the title given to the official who conducted public business in Ancient Greece, similar to a modern mayor?
- Archon
- What is the name of the famous play by Aristophanes that satirizes the Peloponnesian War and Athenian society?
- “Lysistrata”
- What is the term for the practice of adult men mentoring and forming relationships with younger boys in Ancient Greece?
- Pederasty
- Who is the Ancient Greek philosopher known for his teachings on ethics, especially the pursuit of happiness?
- Epicurus
- What is the term for the society of free, native-born men in Ancient Greece, often with political rights and privileges?
- Citizens
- Who is the Ancient Greek playwright known for comedies such as “The Clouds” and “Lysistrata”?
- Aristophanes
- What is the Ancient Greek term for a city or city-state, each with its own government and laws?
- Polis
- Who is the Ancient Greek philosopher known for his focus on knowledge and the Socratic method?
- Socrates
- What is the term for the private schools or academies in Ancient Greece where philosophers and scholars taught?
- Lyceum
- Who is the Greek philosopher known for his ideas on hedonism and the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good?
- Epicurus
- What is the name of the theater in Athens, known for its dramatic performances during the 5th century BC?
- Theater of Dionysus
- What is the famous address given by Socrates at his trial, in which he defended his philosophy and beliefs?
- Apology
