Vocabulary
The branch of mathematics involving points, lines, planes and figures.
The art of writing, acting in, and producing plays.
Country or group that joins with another for a common purpose
Which of the following was true of Athenian theaters and is also true of theaters today?
The seats rise around the stage so people can see and hear.
a measure of how far a place on Earth is from an imaginary line that runs between the North and South Poles on the globe.
to choose someone to fill an office or a position.
The Greek city-states fought against each other in the Peloponnesian War. What was one major effect of the war?
Macedonia was able to conquer Greece.
The Parthenon was built high atop a hill in Athens. What does this location say about the Athenians?
They believed honoring the goddess Athena was very important.
Which field are Pythagoras and Euclid associated with?
geometry
the hill above a Greek city, on which temples were built.
a traditional, story that helps to explain a culture’s beliefs.
What was one way that Alexander used religion to control his empire?
He encouraged people to believe he was a god.
Hippocrates was an important Greek doctor. Which statement would he most likely have made?
“I observe that you got sick after eating that meat.”
measure of how far a place on Earth is from the equator.
the search for wisdom or knowledge.
How might Alexander have described his approach to unifying his empire?
“I respect the beliefs of many different people.”
People today use religious buildings as places to pray. How is this different from the way ancient Greeks used their temples?
Greek temples were earthly homes for gods and goddesses.
What would Socrates have liked about the way Greeks approached their studies?
They asked a lot of questions.
the temple honoring the goddess Athena, built on the acropolis above Athens.