Chapter 8-Greek Civilization Flashcards
What did all Greeks believe in?
The Greeks all believed in the same false gods and goddesses and myths.
True or False
The false gods of Greece are biblical.
False
What was popular in Greece and where were they located?
Theaters were very popular in Greece and most were located outside.
What was Socrates eventually put to trial for?
- Denying the gods
- Corrupting the young
- Trying to overthrow the government
How many years did Plato teach at the Academy?
40 years
How many years did the Academy last in Athens?
900 years
King Philip the second was the leader of what? And what did he want to conquer?
King Philip the second was the leader of Macedonia and wanted to conquer the Greek city-states and the Persian empire.
When King Philip the second was killed who took over?
His son Alexander
What did Alexander the great conquer?
He conquered Persia,Egypt, and India.
How old was Alexander when he took over?
20 years old
What did Alexander the great do?
He spread Greek language and culture throughout southwest Asia and Egypt.
What did Alexander the great die of and at what age?
He died of wounds and fever at the age of 32. He only rule 12 years
What did Hellenistic kings model their cities after?
Athens and Sparta
Where did the Greeks believe that the 12 God and goddesses lived?
Mount Olympus- Greece’s highest mountain
What is the story The Iliad about?
The Iliad tells a story about how the Greeks built a big wooden horse to defeat the Trojans and bring Helen, wife of the Greek king, home.
What is the story The Odyssey about?
The odyssey tells a story about Odeysseus’ long trip home after the fall of Troy. He faces storms, monsters, and witches is along the way.
Who divided government into three types: oligarchy, monarchy, and democracy?
Aristotle
Alexander the great built a new city in Egypt and named it what?
Alexandria
What made the city of Alexandria so successful?
Alexandria’s reputation as a place of learning and its location on the Mediterranean sea contributed to the economic growth. Also, it had two harbors, a lighthouse, and the largest library.
After Alexander died his dream of creating one empire didn’t last. His generals divided the empire into four separate kingdoms. What were they?
- Macedonia
- Pergamum
- Egypt
- Seleucid
What helped spread the Greek culture during the Hellenistic era?
Hellenistic kings had to speak Greek. They created new cities and military which needed architects, artists, engineers, and philosophers.
True or false
Alexandria is still a vital city in Egypt today.
True
What did they call comedies of the Hellenistic era?
New Greek comedy
How did Greek New Comedy differ from comedies of Greece’s golden age?
Greek New Comedy did not poke fun at political leaders but instead told stories about love and relationships of ordinary people.
Who was one of the best known playwrights and most important poet of the Greek New Comedy?
Menander
Name two Hellenistic writers?
Appolonius
Theocritus
How did the Romans gain control of the Greek mainland?
The Greeks did not have strong armies. They tried to stop Rome’s growing power but failed. They even started supporting Rome’s enemies, but the Romans won these conflicts as well.
Who developed the philosophy called stoicism?
A Phoenician thinker named Zeno.
