Vocabulary
a traditional story about a god or hero
what is myth
What were two types of events that the Greeks held to honor their gods
what is public feast and sacrifices AND athletic competitions
How did King Phillip II help Macedonia become powerful?
What is strong army
Why did Athenians limit free speech after the Peloponnesian War?
What is open debate
What is levers
an action that is part of a religious ceremony
what is ritual
Why Homer's epics were important to the ancient Greeks
What is history, honor their heroes, and teach values such as courage and loyalty
How was Greek culture able to spread to quickly during the Hellenistic Era?
What is moved to the new Greek cities in Southwest Asia and Egypt
What is interview
How might you use the Socratic method to teach sixth graders the advantages of living in a democracy?
What is vote?
a sacred shrine where a priest or priestess spoke for a god
what is oracle
Summarize how drama developed in ancient Greece
What idea did Aristarchus develop based on his studies of the universe?
What is Sun
What do you think is the main idea that Homer wanted readers to understand about the Trojan horse?
What is cleverness
Your city is building a new courthouse. Many people think the building should have a modern design, but you think it should have a classical Greek design.
What is wanting the courthouse to have a classical Greek style
a short tale that teaches a lesson
what is fable
What are the three types of government in the world
What is monarchy, oligarchy, democracy
Summarize the goals of Alexander as ruler of his empire
What is defeat
Why do you think Alexandria became the main center of learning for the Hellenistic world, rather than another city, such as Persepolis?
What is travel and commerce
If Alexander had not read the Greek epics as a boy, do you think he still would have become a great warrior and leader?
What is strong training and natural talent
stories that are passed from generation to generation by word of mouth
what is oral tradition
What did the early Greek scientists, such as Thales, believe about science
How were oracles related to the religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks?
What is prophecies
How were Stoics similar to and different from Epicureans?
What is decisions and enjoying life
Who is the GOAT
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