chapter 5

Question 1

This ancient Greek civilization featured the use of the Bull in their art? Why? What did the Bull symbolize for them, and what myth did they come up with that features a bull?

Answer 1

The people at Knossos; it was a sign of strength; the myth of the minotaur

Question 2

The Iliad tells the story of what? The Odyssey tells the story of what? Both were written by who?

Answer 2

The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War; the Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus returning home after the fall of Troy.
Both were written by Homer.

Question 3

Athenian domination of the Greek world lasted from the formation of the Delian League until the end of the….

Answer 3

The age of Pericles or the Peloponnesian War.

Question 4

In his writings, Aristophanes sought to describe ideals of

Answer 4

Beauty and Harmony.

Question 5

What would you say made Alexander the Great a good leader?

Answer 5

While he was just twenty years old, Alexander the Great was able to organize an army to take over Persia. As he won, he spread Greek culture and founded many cities.

Question 6

In the Iliad, who ultimately defeats whom?

Answer 6

The Greeks beat the Trojans.

Question 7

City-states in ancient Greece are known as a what?

Answer 7

polis

Question 8

According to Plato’s Republic, the ultimate authority should rest with a …….

Answer 8

State regulating every aspect of the citizen’s lives for their best interest.

Question 9

This temple, known as the Parthenon, was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. It was built in Athens on top of the

Answer 9

acropolis

Question 10

Alexander the great was tutored by

Answer 10

aristotle

Question 11

This screw, developed by Archimedes, was used to

Answer 11

Lift water to higher elevation.

Question 12

How has Hippocrates continued to influence the field of medicine today?

Answer 12

Hippocrates provided a set of ethics and standards.

Question 13

Mycenaean civilization and the Minoan civilization both dominated the Aegean world. However, the Myceneans did so through warfare, whereas the Minoans were peaceful. In what ways did they both exert their influence in the ancient world?

Answer 13

Minoans - influenced through trade (of art)
Mycenaeans - waged war and conquered other nations

Question 14

The Myceneans participated in the Trojan War around 1250 BC, did the Minoans?

Answer 14

no

Question 15

The office of ephors. . . .comes from which Greek government (i.e., what city-state)?

Answer 15

sparta

Question 16

Athenian painters considered everyday life to be a worthy subject for art. A lot of their art has been preserved in monuments and on….

Answer 16

vases

Question 17

What four forms of government can be found in the various city-states of Greece? (First letters below)

Answer 17

Monarchy
Aristocracy
Oligarchy
Democracy

Question 18

What Greek philosopher used the style of question-answering, question-answering as a method of seeking wisdom?

Answer 18

Socrates We call it the Socratic method, after him…

Question 19

Which Hellenistic mathematician developed the theorem below, which is named for him and has been studied by all of you in Geometry? (a^2) + (b^2) = c^2.”

Answer 19

pythagoras

Question 20

The idea that people should not struggle against the inevitable sorrows and disappointments of life is a central teaching of what school of thought?

Answer 20

stoicism

Question 21

City-states typically comprised of a city and….

Answer 21

Its surrounding countryside

Question 22

Describe what an oligarchy form of government is comprised of….

Answer 22

Small, wealthy elite exercise power

It was brought when wealthy merchants, farmers, and artisans challenged the power of the landowning nobles

Question 23

What is a Phalanx, and why was it an effective military formation? What did the shields do for them?

Answer 23

A massive tactical formation of heavily armed soldiers. It utilized a shield wall, which were very strong against frontal assaults.

Question 24

Spartan boys were encouraged to steal food to develop what _____________________ skills.

Answer 24

“To develop cunning and supplement their diet”

Question 25

How were major decisions decided upon by the Spartan government in ancient Greece?

Answer 25

By an assembly made up of all of the citizens