Ancient Greeks by Accomplishment

Famously battled Persian King Xerxes in 480 BC

Philosopher who famously quoted, "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing,"

Father of medicine

Philosopher who preached unity; taught by another famous philosopher

Famous leader during the Golden Age of Athens

Father of geometry

Creator of the geocentric theory

Philosopher who believed living happily was the main goal of human life; taught by another famous philosopher

Wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey

Spartan general renowned for his efforts in The Archidamian War

Adjective, "named," after this dictator. This adjective means overly harsh or strict.

Ruler of ancient Macedonia, established the largest empire the ancient world had ever seen

Reformist and benevolent dictator who laid the grounds for Athenian democracy

Famous Sculptor