Philosophers
The Athenians were the first to write dramas. These are the two most common types.
What are tragedies and comedies?
This is how Socrates died.
What is this philosopher died when he was sentenced by lawmakers to drink poison?
These are tales that teach a lesson. In most of them, animals speak and act like people.
What are Aesop's Fables?
This philosopher was a student of Socrates and became a teacher himself. He formed a school and published "The Republic." He believed that an ideal society must have a just and reasonable government.
Who was Plato?
The three types of columns characteristic of Greek architecture.
What are the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian?
A teacher of Alexander the Great, this philosopher started a school called the Lyceum. At this school, he taught his students the "golden mean." This means to live in between extremes. Don't eat too much or too little. Eat enough to stay well.
Who was Aristotle?
The dramas in ancient Greece took place here.
What is the amphitheater?
A famous philosopher created this way of questioning; asking pointed questions and waiting for his students to response.
What is the Socratic Method?
An Athenian who opposed Philip of Macedonia. He was a lawyer and one of Athen's greatest public speakers. He warned the Athenians that Philip was a threat to Greek freedom. He urged all the city-states to join together to fight the Macedonians.
Who was Demosthenes?
Greek myths were important because many of the stories explained this.
What is the creation of the universe and the features of nature?
1. Greek temples
2. Greek leaders
3. city-states
4. agoras