Greek Mythology and Religion
Supreme
Highest in rank, power, or authority; dominant.
Pediment
A triangular section that rose above the main entrance.
Academy
Often means a school devoted to a particular subject.
Lyric Poetry
Poetic songs that became known as lyric poetry
What fields/topics did Greek scientific thinkers explore?
Mathematics and Science/Medicine.
Feature
Distinct or outstanding part, quality, or characteristic of something.
Chorus
A group of people who sang and danced.
Aristotle
The most famous natural philosopher
Drama
A play or performance on stage.
What events might the Greeks have blamed on anger or war between the gods?
Natural disasters
What part did Athletic games play in Greek religion?
Athletes dedicated themselves to gods and there were Olympic games to honor them.
Why are buildings and statues based on Greek designs usually white?
Over time the colors faded away but they did have colors before.
What is the Socratic Method?
A question-and-answer method of teaching.
Aesop
An Ethiopian slave who lived on the Greek island of Samos during the sixth century
Why were Socrates’ ideas seen as dangerous?
Because they thought it was corrupting the young by encouraging them to new ideas and not believing in gods the city recognized.
What was the function of religion and mythology for the ancient Greeks?
They used it to answer questions about the world around them. Explain things that they couldn't explain otherwise. Natural disasters etc.
What did the Greeks hope to communicate to the viewer through their art
The Greek paintings showed scenes from Greek life like warriors fighting in battles of people playing games. It showed their beliefs and gods as well as their history.
What were the main goals of Greek philosophers and historians?
To answer questions based on the world around them. To record the beliefs and lives of people.
Oracle
A person who predicts what will happen in the future.
Who were important Greek thinkers in the fields of mathematics and medicine?
Mathematics: Aristotle, Pythagoras, Euclid. Medicine: Hippocrates.
What types of activities took place during Greek religious festivals?
Poets and musicians competed to offer the best songs. Athletes dedicated their skill and strength to the gods.
How can the influence of such structures be seen in more modern buildings?
Modern architects copy the architecture of ancient Greece.
What contributions did Thales of Miletus and Aristotle make to Greek science?
Thales made an idea of how Earth looked like. He thought it was a floating disk in space. Aristotle analyzed data about plants, animals, and rocks. He studied mathematics and knowledge. He was the most famous natural philosopher.
Thucydides
A Greek Historian from Athens
What was the Pantheon? How was it typical of Greek Architecture?
It was a temple made for Athena over 2400 years ago. White Marble Stone, Frieze, Pediment, and Columns.