Literature
TRUE OR FALSE: The Greeks were the first to use the alphabet.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The Greeks studied real bodies and applied geometry to achieve symmetry. True or False: The Greeks studied real bodies and applied geometry to achieve symmetry.
FALSE: PROPORTION
TRUE OR FALSE: The Parthenon has no straight lines.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Hippocrates believed that humans came from mud and originally lived as wild animals.
FALSE: Democritus
TRUE OR FALSE: Aristotle devoted himself to one goal: Eudaimonia (fulfillment)
FALSE: PLATO
This reflects the excellence of Greek literature, which modified and improved all that it touched.
ORIGINALITY
It describes how the Greeks created statues with relaxed and natural poses instead of stiff, frozen ones.
POISE
This refers to a Greek column that is decorated with leaves.
CORINTHIAN
He is considered the first scientist in history. A member of the SEVEN SAGES/SEVEN WISEST IN THE WORLD.
THALES
According to this Philosopher, ignorance was the ultimate evil.
SOCRATES
A feature of Greek literature is that it is read and admired by all nations worldwide, regardless of race, religion, or culture.
UNIVERSALITY
Greek art depicted not only real humans but also "ideal humans," who were flawless and strong, akin to the gods.
Idealized perfection of the human body
What are the 3 Orders of Ancient Greek Architecture?
DORIC, IONIC, CORINTHIAN
The Greek scientist who emphasized the value of cheerfulness
DEMOCRITUS
Considered the Most Famous Ancient Greek Philosopher.
PLATO
A quality of Greek literature that describes how the Greek mind became the foundation of the literature of the Western world.
Essentially full of Artistry
What is an example of great Greek architecture, specifically a temple built for the goddess Athena?
THE PARTHENON
The word “democracy” comes from two Greek words: ________________ and _____________
people (demos) and rule (kratos)
The mathematician who believed everything could be numbered
PYTHAGORAS
DOXA is a Greek term which means _______________?
popular opinion
Name the five characteristics of Greek literature
1. Permanence and Universality
2. Essentially full of Artistry
3. Originality
4. Diversity of Talent
5. Intellectual Quality
Name the three characteristics of Greek sculpture.
Greek buildings were designed in a way that both sides were equal or the same and pleasing to the eye.
Balance, Symmetry, and Harmony
What is Synesthesia? Explain.
The ability to see music, hear colors, and associate scents with people's names
According to Plato, what is EUDAIMONIA? Explain.
Devoted himself to one goal: EUDAIMONIA (fulfillment)