Anything and Everything
Where was Ancient Greece located and by what seas?
Greece is located in Southeastern Europe along the Mediterranean, Black, and Aegan Seas.
How many gods live on Mount Olympus
12
What are the two main genres in theater and can you explain them?
Tragedy - serious, difficult stories
Comedy - funny stories
When and where was Alexander the Great born?
356 BCE in Macedonia
How old was Alexander the Great when he became king?
20
What was a Greek city-state (polis)?
An independent community made up of a city and the surrounding country side?
Who is the God/Goddess of agriculture and harvest?
(Hint: their daughter is the goddess of spring)Demeter
What was the main role of the chorus?
Part narrator, part commentator, & part character.
What is one of the 3 victories he had that changed history?
Granicus - 334 BCE
Issus - 333 BCE
Gaugamela - 331 BCE
Who is the God of thieves?
Who was NOT allowed to vote in Athenian democracy?
Women, slaves, and foreigners could not.
What are the lessons that can be taught by a Greek myth?
They can teach pride, courage, loyalty, cleverness, and the consequences of choices.
What are the 4 parts of a theater in detail?
Theatron - seating area for the audience.
Orchestra - circular performance area by the chorus.
Skene - a building behind the performance area used for scenary, costumes, and entrances.Parados - passageways used by the chorus and audience.
What city did he found in 331 BCE?
Alexandria Egypt. It later became a major center of learning and trade.
Athens, Sparta, Corinth, and Thebes.
What famous questions did Greek philosopher’s ask?
Greek philosophers asked questions about justice, government, knowledge, nature, and how people should live.
Explain one of the 5 myths we talked about in class in detail.
Perseus & Medusa
Theseus & the Minotaur
Hercules
Pandora’s Box
Icarus
What is Euripides most famous work?
Medea
Where and when did he die?
Babylon on June 10 or 13 323 BCE.
Why is Hephaestus believed to be so misshapenned?
His mother Hera threw him down off Mount Olympus after she was disappointed when he was born with a physical disability.
What was the famous military formation that Spartans used which made them so lethal?
The tightly organized Phalanx formation.
What are the 6 reasons why the Ancient Greeks told myths?
1. Explains Nature
2. Teach Lessons
3. Honor the Gods
4. Preserve Culture
5. Entertain
6. Inspire Art
Who is called the “Father of Tragedy”?
Aeschylus
What 2 out of the 5 qualities did Alexander the Great have that made him such a great conquerer?
1. Bold decisions: often attacked when no one expected
2. Combined forces: calvary and infantry worked together.
3. Leadership: fought on the front lines with his men.
4. Adaptability: he learned from different enemies and terrain.
5. Logistics
The word democracy comes from the Greek words meaning what …?
People, power, or rule.