Greek Civilizations

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Epics vs. Myths

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Stories that not always/contain myths, entertainment and history VS seasonal changes, death, moral lessons, and history.

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Polis

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A city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.

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Tyrants

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A cruel and oppressive ruler.

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Tragedy vs Comedy

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Sadness/death in the end VS marriage and happiness~

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Arete

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A sharp mountain ridge.

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Socratic Method

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It is a form of inquiry and discussion between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas.

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Philosopher

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A person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline.

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Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

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Famous Philosophers.

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Syllogism

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Instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions, each of which shares a term with the conclusion and shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion

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Minoans

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The Minoans have an important place in world history, as building the first civilization to appear on European soil. Minoan civilization emerged around 2000 BC, and lasted until 1400 BC

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Mycenaeans

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First Greeks to speak the language. The Mycenaean civilization thrived between 1650 and 1200 BC. The Mycenaeans were influenced by the earlier Minoan civilization, located on the island of Crete.

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Athens

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Athens has been the center of Greek civilization for some 4,000 years. The capital of modern Greece.

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Sparta

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Prominent city-state in ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the Eurotas Rive

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Peloponnese Wars

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The Peloponnese War was an ancient Greek war fought by Athens and its empire against the Peloponnese League led by Sparta.

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Pericles

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Pericles was arguably the most prominent general of Athens during the Golden Age— specifically the time between the Persian and Peloponnese wars.

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Phalax

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A body of troops or police officers, standing or moving in close formation.

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Alexander the Great

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King of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. Conquered most of Ancient and had a huge Hellenistic culture/melting pot.

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Hellenism

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Period of death of Alexander the Great and the emergence of the Roman Empire.

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Persian Wars/Battles

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The Greco-Persian Wars were a series of conflicts between the Achaemenid Empire of Persia and Greek city-states that started in 499 BC and lasted until 449 BC.

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Homer

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Homer is best known as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He was believed by the ancient Greeks to have been the first and greatest of the epic poets.

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Xerxes

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King of Persia till assassination..?

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Euclid

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Greek mathematician, often referred to as the "Father of Geometry"