Chapter 8 Flashcards
What is the outer border if a circle; the measurement of that border
Circumference
Epicureanism
the philosophy of Epicurus, which says that the purpose of life is to find happiness and peace
What is a myth?
a traditional story that explains the practices or beliefs of a people, or something in the natural world
What is a story meant to tach a lesson?
A fable
What is a tragedy?
A play or film in which characters fail to overcome serious problems
TRUE/FALSE:
The Greeks did not believe that each person had a fate or destiny.
False
Who wrote the Iliad? What is it about?
Homer wrote it. The Iliad is about a prince of Tory falling in love with Helen, the wife of a Greek king. The prince kidnaps her. This angers the Greeks who attack in revenge to get Helen back. They sneak into the palace in a giant horse. Thinking it is a gift, the Trojans take it inside. There the Greeks jump out and attack.
What is stoicism?
The philosophy of the stoics who believed that People should try not to feel joy or sadness.
How did the people try to win over their gods????
By performing rituals.
Define plane geometry?
Plane geometry - branch of math that shows the relationship of points, lines, angles, and surfaces of figures that are flat or level
Define solid geometry.
Solid geometry - branch if math that shows the relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids in 3D space
Who was Aristarchus??
Aristarchus was a Greek scientist whose occupation was astronomy. He said the sun was the center of the universe and earth went around the sun.
Who figured out the value of pi?
Archimedes did.
What is the Hellenistic Era?
The is Hellenistic Era the time period following the death of Alexander during which Greek culture spread through the known world
The Macedonians were..
a. carpenters
b. farmers
c. miners
d. warriors
b. farmers
Who was Demosthenes? Who was he against?
Demosthenes was an Athenian lawyer who was against Philip II. He warned the Athenians that Philip was a threat to Greek freedom.
What city did Alexander name after himself? Where was it? What is one important thing built there??
Alexander made Alexandria which is in Egypt. It has a lighthouse and a library. Both were considered 2 of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World!!!
What happened in 338 B.C.?
In 338 BC, the Greeks and Macedonians fought a last manor battle at Chaeronea, where Philip’s army won.
Who was King Phillip The Third’s son?
Alexander (the Great).
Who became the leader after King Philip died?
His son, Alexander.
Alexander wanted to conquer the whole world. Did he get to (while he was still alive)?
No, Alexander did not.
After Alexander died, his empire was split into 4 kingdoms. What were they???
Macedonia Empire
Pergamum Empire
Egypt Empire
Seleucid Empire
At what age did Alexander die?
32
(Complete)
In 334 BC, Alexander lead about 40,000 Macedonian & Greek soldiers into the _____ _____ to defeat the _____ at Granicus.
Asia Minor
Persians
What happened in November 333 BC?
Alex fought against the Persians at Issus in Syria and won. The Persian king Darius III was forced to flee from Issus. But Alexander and his troops did not capture Darius.
True or False:
331 BC - conquered Egypt
True!!!
True or False (change false sentences to make them true):
Sophocles was a great Roman writer.
False
ATHENIAN, not roman.
What did Homer’s stories teach?
Homer’s stories taught courage and honor.
True or False (change false sentences to make them true):
Sophists believed that gods influenced human actions
FALSE
Sophists did NOT believe that gods influenced human actions
What were Aristotle’s ideas about government? Explain.
M.O.D.
Monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy. A monarchy is a rule by one person. An oligarchy is a rule by a few people. A democracy is ruled by many people. Aristotle thought the best government would have a bit of each.
What did Herodotus do in 435 BC?
He wrote the history of the Persian wars.
List the events in order:
a. Philip II conquers Greece
b. Alexander’s Calvary defeats Persian army’s at Granicus
c. Philip II becomes king of Macedonia
c. Philip II becomes king of Macedonia
a. Philip II conquers Greece
b. Alexander’s Calvary defeats Persian army’s at Granicus
True or False (change false sentences to make them true)
Alexander’s accomplishments were the beginning of the Golden Age.
FALSE!!
Alexander’s accomplishments were the beginning of the HELLENISTIC ERA!
Who was Archimedes? What did he do?
Archimedes was a mathematician and inventor. He worked on solid geometry, figured out the value of pi, and invented the catapult.
Rhetoric -
The art of public speaking and debate
Fable -
A story meant to teach to a lesson
Did Socrates believe in absolute truth? Q
Yes
Who is Plato? What did he do?
Plato was one of Socrates’ students. He wrote a book called The Republic. He dived the government into 3 types: philosopher kings, warriors, common people.
What is the word “stoic” used for?
It is used to describe someone who is not affected by joy or sadness.
