chapter 5: midterms- history

alexander encourages the blending of cultures by...

adapting persian customs

an example of the spread of mathematical ideas that occurred in classical greece is...

arabic versions of euclids work

which hellenistic scientist made practical inventions by applying principles of physics?

archimedes

how did trade shape mycenaean society?

brought contact with ideas and skills from other cultures.

what two forms of drama did the ancient greeks develop?

comedy and tragedy.

what other cultures influenced minoan civilization?

egyptian and mesopatamia

which best summarizes alexander's attitude towards his persians dominions?

encouraged a blending of greek and persian customs.

in what way did greece's crushing defeat by phillip II of macedonia lead to flowering of greek culture?

greek culture spread through alexander

how did thucydides' experiences affect his writing?

he lived under the pelopensian wats and wrote about its terror

according the text, what are some of the values apparent in the iliad and the odyssey?

honor, courage and eloquency.

art at knossos reflects minoan culture by...

illustrating the importantce of seas.

how were trials in athens similar in the united states today?

innocent until proven guilty.

which best explains why minoan civilization was able to develop its rich culture?

island location acquired ideas and technology from other cultures.

why was alexander the great able to conquer the persian empire?

it declined due to weak leadership

which word or phrase tells you that aristotle views monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy as bad forms of government?

perversions.

how was comedy used to influence greek society?

playwriters depicted and criticized contemporary individuals.

how does the parthenon reflect balance and order in its architecture?

rectangle, tall columns with a sloping roof.

what was an important result of the reign of alexander the great?

spread of greek culture from mediterranean to the middle east.

how does the socratic method of teaching work?

teacher asks questions ; student asks questions

why did the mycenaeans come to power in the mainland and crete?

they invaded and conquered the land.

why were soldiers and merchants unsatisfied by the aristocratic government in athens?

they thought they should have more rights.

why are ancient greek representations of gods and goddesses so similar?

they worshipped gods who were human in form, so they idolized all human form.

why was discipline important in sparta?

to keep sparta safe from slave revolts.

according to green legend, what sets off the trojan war?

trojan prince captures helen (wife of greek king)

which factor contributed to the persian defeat?

unification of greek city-states.

what do homers epics reveal about greek culture?

values of the ancient greeks.

how was early greek sculpture different from later greek sculptures?

1st: rigid human forms 2nd: natural forms (idealized).