Philosophers
We know about Socrates from the writings of this student of his.
Who is Plato?
A special person who, it was believed, could speak with the gods. (Hint: Delphi had the most powerful one.)
What is an oracle?
The Olympic games were played in this god's honor.
Who is Zeus?
The form of questioning used by Socrates to help people arrive at the truth.
What is the socratic method?
DAILY DOUBLE!
A statement by a priest or priestess about what might happen in the future.
What is a prophecy?
The theater grew out of festivals given in honor of this god.
Who is Dionysus?
Plato wrote this book as a study of political science.
What is The Republic?
The greeks honored their god by showing skill in these three areas.
What are thinking, athletics, and the arts?
The Greeks believed the theater was the responsibility of this group of people.
What is the public (or government)?
DAILY DOUBLE!
This philosopher believed in using one’s senses to discover the laws that govern the physical world.
Who is Aristotle?
Compared to ancient people, the Greeks were not known for showing this emotion towards their gods.
What is fear?
The first Olympic games on record were held during this year.
What is 776 B.C.?
This is a method of reasoning that uses three related statements.
What is syllogism?
The Olympic God of prophecy.
Who is Apollo?
This was a combination of boxing and wrestling in which no holds were barred between the two fighters.
What is pancratium?