HR 1
How were Greek gods similar and different to humans?
They looked and acted like humans.
They had great powers and could enter Mt. Olympus.
What were the three main types of Green Columns
Doric, Lonic, and Corinthian
What does the word philosophy mean?
Love of Wisdom
Who warned the Greek people about the threat of Macedonioa?
Demosthenes
Eratosthenes
Why did the Greeks visit Oracles?
They Greeks believed the gods knew about the future and gave prophecies.
What were the two types of dramas performed in ancient Greece?
Tragedy and Comedies
Which philosopher taught his his students that the universe is governed by the same laws as music and numbers?
Pythagoras
Who was the leader of Persia when it was conquered by Alexander?
Darius III
Epicureanism
A philosophy that the purpose of life is happiness and peace
What was the Pantheon?
It is a temple with a central room with statues of their gods.
What were Aristotle's major writings about and how did they influence the U. S.
he wrote a book about called Politics he divided government into three parts this influenced the U. S. constitution.
Who wrote the book Politics and what was it about?
Aristotle dividing the government into three.
Why did Alexander's Empire fall apart after his death?
His generals divided the land and did not communicate well.
Stoicism
The philosophy of Stoics who believed that people should not try to feel joy or sadness.
How ere fables like those of Aesop different from epics?
Fables are short tales often having animals speak with morale of the stories. Epics are longer stories often no animals speaking and able tragedy.
Who was the "father of history"?
Herodotus
Who was Socrates and what was he famous for?
A sculptor and philosopher.
He was famous for creating a method of questioning called the Socratic Method.
In Hellenistic world what was the language of commerce?
Greek
Solid Geometry
Who wrote the Iliad and what was it about?
Homer: Trojan War
Who is the "father of medicine"?
Hippocrates
Which Macedonian King built the country into a major power?
Phillip II
Plane Geometry
Math study using points, lines, angles, and surfaces relating to one another.
Hellenistic Era
Time period following the death of Alexander during which the Greek culture spread through the known world.