Greek Mythology & Drama
What were Greek myths mainly used for?
To explain natural events, human qualities, and life mysteries.
What did Pythagoras believe could explain everything in the universe?
Numbers.
Who was Alexander the Great’s father?
Philip II of Macedonia.
What did Greek art and architecture focus on?
Realism, beauty, and balance.
What does “Hellenistic” mean?
Greek-like.
Where did the Greeks believe their gods and goddesses lived?
Mount Olympus.
What was the Socratic Method?
A way of teaching by asking questions to encourage thinking.
What was Philip II’s main goal?
To unite all Greek city-states under his rule.
Who was known for writing short fables that teach moral lessons?
Aesop.
What did Epicurus teach about happiness?
Happiness comes from simple pleasures, peace, and avoiding pain.
Who was the famous poet who wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey?
Homer.
What famous book did Plato write about government and society?
The Republic.
What city in Egypt became a major center of learning and culture under Alexander?
Alexandria.
What are long poems about heroic deeds called?
Epics.
What did the Stoics believe people should do?
Stay calm, use logic, and not be controlled by emotions.
What were the two main types of Greek plays?
Tragedies and comedies.
What did Aristotle’s “Golden Mean” teach?
That people should live with balance in all things.
What was one of Alexander’s greatest achievements?
Spreading Greek culture across three continents.
What famous temple shows ideal Greek design and symmetry?
The Parthenon.
Which scientist suggested that Earth orbits the Sun?
Aristarchus.
What was the Parthenon, and who was it dedicated to?
A temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Who is known as the “Father of History”?
Herodotus.
What was the Hellenistic Era?
The period after Alexander’s death when Greek culture spread to other lands.
What Hellenistic poet wrote about everyday rural life?
Theocritus.
Who is known as the “Father of Geometry”?
Euclid.