Beliefs
Literature
Philosophy & History
Leaders
Culture
100
True or False. The Ancient Greeks believed the gods left people alone and did not control anything.
False.
100
What was Aesop known for writing? Give one example.
fables
100
What is the difference between Stoicism and Epicureanism?
Stoicism=no emotion Epicureanism=find happiness (pleasure)
100
How did Philip I feel about Greece?
He admired the culture, art, language, literature, etc.
100
Where were Greeks dramas performed?
Outdoor theaters
200
How did the Greeks believe the gods acted?
like humans
200
Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey? (extra point-give a brief summary of each)
Homer (Iliad-Trojan War Odyssey-journey of Odysseus home to his wife)
200
What happened to Socrates?
He drank poison because he was sentenced to death for teaching his followers to rebel.
200
What is the time during Alexander's reign when he spread Greek culture around the places he conquered called?
Hellenistic Era
200
What colors did most artists use?
red and black
300
Where did the most important Greek gods live?
Mount Olympus
300
Describe the difference between a Greek tragedy and a Greek comedy.
Tragedy-sad ending Comedy-happy ending
300
What do people call Herodotus?
"the father of history"
300
Why was Alexander prepared for leadership, even though he was only 20?
His father trained him, put him in battles, and he was the head of the army at age 16.
300
What were the most important buildings in Greece?
temples
400
Who was the chief, most important god?
Zeus
400
Describe Plato's ideal government.
Philosopher-kings Warriors Rest of people
400
Who thought all relationships could be described using numbers?
Pythagorus
400
Describe Alexander's legacy.
-Great leader -Brave/reckless -Spread Greek culture around
400
Architects used these to support their buildings.
Columns
500
Describe how Greeks found out about their futures.
They went to an oracle, saw a priest, and received their prophesy in the form of a riddle.
500
What is the "Golden Mean," according to Aristotle?
Do nothing in excess.
500
Who is the greatest historian of the ancient world?
Thucydides
500
What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?
It broke down into 4 kingdoms.
500
He was the most famous scientist of the Hellenistic Era and wrote a lot about geometry.
Euclid
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