How does the word "alphabet" relate to the Greek language?
"Alpha" and "Beta" are the first two letters of the Greek alphabet.
100
What is democracy?
A system in which all citizens have a say in the government.
100
For centuries, the Greeks believed that _________ controlled natural events, including sickness and health.
Gods and goddesses
100
Geometry comes from the Greek word that means _____________________.
"to measure land"
100
Ptolemy was responsible for writing a book called "Geography". What was unique about the way he represented the Earth in his book?
For the first time, he represented the curved Earth on a flat surface.
200
Explain how the English word telephone grew out of the Greek language.
Tele = Far Off
Phone = Sound
200
Identify the differences between modern democracy and ancient Greek democracy.
Direct v. Representative
200
Hippocrates changed modern medicine because he argued that sicknesses had ___________ causes and were not "punishments" for people who were "evil".
Natural
200
Euclid wrote a _____________________ which became the basis for the teaching of ____________ for more than 2000 years.
Geometry textbook; Geometry
200
Hipparchus studied and named more than 850 stars and estimated the distance between the ___________ and ___________, along with the distance between the ___________ and ____________.
Earth to sun; Earth to moon
300
This individual is known as the "father of history".
Herodotus
300
What is a monarchy?
A system in which a single ruler, such as a king or queen, holds all the power in a country or empire.
300
____________________ is often called the "Father of Modern Medicine".
Hippocrates
300
Architectures comes from the Greek word for ______________.
Master Builder
300
Aristarchus was the first person to suggest that __________________. This statement angered many people, but was eventually proven true.
The Earth revolves around the sun (not the other way around!)
400
How old is the Greek alphabet?
Over 2500 years old
400
What is a tyranny?
A system in which a single ruler seizes power illegally.
400
When graduating doctors take the Hippocratic Oath, they promise to________________, _______________ and _______________.
Preserve life, protect patient privacy, and be honest.
400
The fanciest, most intricately designed columns are called ________________.
Corinthian
400
Aristotle divided all animals into two groups called ___________ and _________
Vertebrates (with backbones) and invertebrates (without backbones)
500
How many Greek words are used today as part of the English language?
Over 6,000 Greek words are used today as part of the English language
500
What is an oligarchy?
A system of power in which several wealthy people rule together, sharing power.
500
Why couldn't early Greek medical students cut open human bodies to study how they worked?
Early Greeks believed that cutting people open would offend the gods.
500
The plain, simple columns with few decorations are called ______________.
Doric
500
Aristotle divided all plants into three categories: ___________, _____________ and _____________