The Ancient World - Unit 5

What did Hippocrates teach his students?

For centuries, the Greeks believed natural events were controlled by...

What 2 problems did the book mention that the Greeks could solve by using Geometry?

The word architecture comes from a Greek word that means "master builder".

Hipparchus was known for what 3 accomplishments?

Who fought the Peloponnesian War, how long did it last, and who won?

Describe the 4 ways in which Alexander showed respect for conquered cultures:

What was Aristarchus known for?

How did the book describe the public spaces and buildings of Athens?

What were the 3 parts to Alexander's plan?

What famous sporting event can be traced back to the ancient Greeks?

What is drama?

What was Hippocrates belief, which was different than others before him?

An acropolis is a hill above a Greek city on which temples were built.

The Hellenistic period is the time between Alexander's death and the start of the Roman Empire.

The word theater comes from a Greek word meaning...

What did Alexander study?

What did Greek doctors use as medicine?

What did Aristotle do with the information he collected?

Who was Socrates's student who became an influential Greek thinker?

What was the Greek's greatest contribution to theatre?

What were the 2 ways Alexander used religion to inspire loyalty among his followers?

Athenian democracy granted all women the right to debate and vote on every issue. (US)

What is a myth?

Pericles believed all citizens had an equal right to...

Hippocrates was the "father of medicine"

Why was the Greeks understanding of the body limited?

How was King Phillip II able to unite the scattered tribes of Macedonia?

Pericles was a great leader who developed Athen's culture, democracy, and power during the Golden Age.

The Olympic Games were held to honor the god Zeus.

What promise of ethical behavior do doctors take today?

The Greeks believed each event had a...

What was Ptolemy known for?

The main 12 Greek gods live at Mount Olympus.

What was the great achievements of Greek sculptors?

Name and describe the 3 styles of columns used in Greek architecture...

Why did Socrates call himself the wisest man in Greece?

Who is considered the "father of history?"

What was the name of the war between Athens and Sparta?

What concept of government did the Greeks give us?

What were Athenians proud of?

Phillip's plan to create an empire used a strategy of terror and kindess.

What did Greek gods look and act like?

What did the Greeks use to make their buildings look balanced?

The Panathenaea Games were held to honor Athena.

Why did the ancient Greeks hold athletic contests?

What did Alexander think fighting Persia would do for the Greeks and himself?

Though King Phillip conquered the Greek city-states, he let them...

What is Parthenon?

Socrates was a great ancient Greek philosopher who taught by asking his students thought provoking questions.

Athenian democracy allowed the people to exercise power directly.

.... was an avid supporter of democracy and created reforms to encourage its growth.

Alexander did not want to destroy the local customs and traditions of the various cultures across his empire.

What 2 things did Alexander want after conquering a region?

It took 10 years of fighting to extend Alexander's empire.

Agora is a marketplace in ancient Greece.

Herodotus created the first...

During the Golden Age of Athens, the city-state became the...

Why were the Olympic Games first held?

An oracle is a person or thing considered to provide wise council or predictions.

Stoa is a covered line of columns.

What did Phillip II realize about the Greek city-states?

Each god had power over...

What did Pythagoras believe was the key to understanding nature?

Name 2 US government buildings that show Greek architecture influence.

American democracy allows elected representatives to make decisions for the people.

How did Athens get its name?

What are the promises in the Hipocratic Oath?

One way Alexander tried to accomplish his goal of spreading Greek culture was to build Greek-style cities.

American democracy gives both male and female citizens the right to vote.

What is Euclid known for?

Alexander was young when he became king, but he studied under whom?

Why was Hypatia famous?

Athenians, like other Greeks, loved to

Alexander came as close to anyone to fulfilling the dream of controlling the world.

Ancient Greeks influenced us in modern times through language, government, medicine, math & science, architecture and...

In writing about the Peloponnesian War, Herodotus was careful to present...

Define democracy.

Who did not perform in the theatre in ancient Greece?

The word geography translated from Greek means...

After Alexander's death, his empire collapsed.

People from Athens (GREECE-answer) flocked to setting in Alexander's cities and brought their Greek laws, art, and lit.

What 2 aspects are critical in the study of science?

Decorated masks showed the

What other land did Phillip want to conquer?

Greek architecture was considered art. What is another form of art important in ancient Greece?

What are the two types of drama created by the Greeks?