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Ancient Greek philosophy was characterized by ________ and ___________.
Reason and Thought
How did ancient Greek's treat painting on pottery?
It was considered a very fine art form and often signed by the artist
What were Athens and Sparta?
City States in ancient Greece
What influenced the ancient Greeks lives the most?
The 12 Gods and Goddesses
What two things did Athens value most?
Education, arts sciences
What did ancient Greek artists never portray?
Human imperfection
This type of Government has one ruler and passed through hereditary lines.
Monarchy
What was Sparta's role in Greece?
They led the country's defenses
Which Greek Art period included human beings looking realistic and natural?
Classical
This type of government is ruled by one person that has taken over power forcefully.
Tyranny
What did Sparta value most?
Obedience and War
Where did people worship a God or Goddess?
Outside of a temple
One's weakness in ancient Greece is called?
The "Achilles Heel"
'Polis' means_________.
City-State
Every ancient Greek city had these two things.
A temple
One god or goddess that protected the city
Who does the Parthenon honor?
Goddess Athena
Explain how geography can affect ones life?
Answers vary
This type of government has a few rulers who share power, often one warrior family.
Oligarchy
Why were Athens and Sparta rivals?
They had different values and their daily lives were different.
How are the Greek Gods and Goddesses like humans?
They felt emotions and acted on them
This type of government has citizens voting for and participating in their elected government.
Democracy
'Acropolis' means ____________.
Elevated City
What were the three periods of Greek Art?
archaic, classical, hellenistic
Explain the Trojan Horse
The Greeks built a large wooden horse and hid some soldiers inside and left it at the Trojan's gate. The Trojans brought it in thinking it was a gift. At night the Greeks escaped and attack the city.
The Trojan War was caused by what?