Which of the following describes how Greek theater/drama impact the world today? The Greeks...

invented comedies & tragedies which are common genres today

Ancient Greeks believed in mythology and their culture was built around these beliefs. Why?

Myths were used to explain events & occurrences on Earth.

How did Greek architecture make an impact on the world today? AG (Ancient Greece)

Several gov't buildings use columns & designs similar to AG

Early Greek philosophers were important because they were the first people to...

Consider explanations for events instead of work of gods

Alexander greatly impacted the Ancient World during his reign. What inference can you make?

He was successful & intelligent military commander

Which of the following would most likely be true if Alexander had not died at a young age?

Alexander's empire would have grown even larger

What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?

The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.

Greek philosophers believed 1 thing was more important than anything else in life. What was it?

People use their minds to think and understand.

What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?

Both city states were left weak for further invasions

Alexander worked to spread Greek culture throughout his empire. What conclusion can you draw?

Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas

Explain what occurred to change the Greek’s beliefs in mythology.

Philosophers gave facts, science & math to explain events

The many achievements of ancient Greece were important because…

They strongly shaped the modern world.

Greece had a lasting impact on the world in all of the following areas EXCEPT?

Mythology is still our way of understanding natural events.

Explain the conflict which caused the Peloponnesian War

Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece

Which had the largest impact on the outcome of the Peloponnesian war?

plague of Athens & loss of population

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Which of the following describes how Greek theater/drama impact the world today? The Greeks...
made puppet theaters which included song &dance
created westerns & satires which are popular today
invented comedies & tragedies which are common genres today
developed songs w/lyrics just like the songs we have today.
2
Which two forces battled in the Peloponnesian War?
City States: Athens & Sparta
Greeks and Romans
Egyptians & Persians
Greeks & Persians
3
Ancient Greeks believed in mythology and their culture was built around these beliefs. Why?
Myths were used to explain events & occurrences on Earth.
Myths gave the people guidelines for occupations & marriage.
Myths provided government w/a solid explanation of democracy
Myths made soldiers stronger & more aware of surroundings.
4
How did Greek architecture make an impact on the world today? AG (Ancient Greece)
The architecture of AG hasn't impacted today’s world.
Several gov't buildings use columns & designs similar to AG
Constructions have geometric shapes & figures similar to AG
Homes use wood which was the type of material used in AG
5
Early Greek philosophers were important because they were the first people to...
Consider explanations for events instead of work of gods
Explain life events by saying Zeus created thunderstorms
Describe why Greek gods & goddesses were to be worshipped
Helping the Greeks decide they want to become Romans
6
Alexander greatly impacted the Ancient World during his reign. What inference can you make?
He was unable to create, manage, and lead empire
He lacked wisdom and confidence
He was successful & intelligent military commander
He refused to allow conquered lands to continue culture
7
Which of the following would most likely be true if Alexander had not died at a young age?
The Greeks would have placed Alexander as their King
Alexander would have given back conquered lands
The Persians would have found a way to defeat Alexander
Alexander's empire would have grown even larger
8
Read #17 on your study guide. What does this exemplify in Greek literature?
Tragedy
Parody
Monopoly
Comedy
9
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming
The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.
10
Greek philosophers believed 1 thing was more important than anything else in life. What was it?
People should understand how the human body works.
People use their minds to think and understand.
People should be encouraged to worship the gods.
People should help others to be happy and comfortable.
11
What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?
Athens won and the war left city states weak
Sparta won & conquered all of Athens
Athens won and conquered all of Sparta
Both city states were left weak for further invasions
12
Alexander worked to spread Greek culture throughout his empire. What conclusion can you draw?
Alexander required aid and assistance of Greeks
Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas
Alexander thought other cultures were weak
Alexander was trying to make the Persian Empire angry
13
Explain what occurred to change the Greek’s beliefs in mythology.
people became monotheistic instead of polytheistic
Greeks changed their beliefs when conquered by King Darius.
gods&goddesses became angry & people stopped following them.
Philosophers gave facts, science & math to explain events
14
The many achievements of ancient Greece were important because…
They strongly shaped the modern world.
They showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
They encouraged people to use reason.
They helped Greece become a military power.
15
Greece had a lasting impact on the world in all of the following areas EXCEPT?
Greek architecture influenced libraries & gov't buildings
Greek literature is still seen in today's movies & books
Mythology is still our way of understanding natural events.
Greek theater (tragedy/comedy) influenced entertainment
16
Explain the conflict which caused the Peloponnesian War
Athens quit Peloponnesian League
Sparta refused to join Athens in Delian League
Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece
Athens joined forces with Persians
17
Which had the largest impact on the outcome of the Peloponnesian war?
Athens' superior army & military force
Athens' superior navy and ship engineering
Thebes' alliance w/Persian Forces
plague of Athens & loss of population

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