Topic 5 practice questions
According to the text, what are some of the values apparent in the Illiad and the Odyssey
Honor, courage, and eloquence
Art at Knossos reflects Minoan culture by
Illustrating the importance of the sea
How did trade shape Mycenaean society?
It brought contact with the ideas and skills of other cultures
How does the Parthenon reflect balance and order in its architecture?
It is based on a rectangle and has tall columns leading to a gently sloping roof.
What best explain why Minoan civilization was able to develop its rich culture?
Its island location and trading activities allowed it to acquire ideas and technology from other civilizations.
How was democracy limited in Athens?
Many Athenians were denied a voice in government
According to Greek legend, what sets off the Trojan War?
The Trojan Paris kidnaps Helen, wife of a Greek king.
How did the sea affect the development of the Greeks economy
The sea coast encouraged the Greeks to become skilled sailors and traders.
What do Homer's epics reveal about Greek culture?
The values of the ancient Greeks
What factors united the city-states of Greece?
Their language and shared myths and religious beliefs
How did geographical features, including mountains and the sea, affect Greek city-states' development?
They developed separately
How did Thucydides experiences affect his writing
Thucydides lived through the Peloponnesian wars and wrote about the horror of war
Why was discipline important in Sparta
To keep Sparta safe from slave revolts
Which factor contributed to the Persian defeat?
Unification of the Greek city-states
Which hellenistic scientist made practical inventions by applying principles of physics
archimedes
why is Herodotus considered the "father of history"
because he collected information from witnesses to relate history accurately
Why did Pluto distrust democracy
citizens of a democracy condemned socraties to death
What two forms of drama did the greeks develop
comedy and tragedy
Which describes the influence of Pericles on Athens
he led Athens to a more democratic government
Why was Alexander the Great able to conquer the Persian empire
it was declining due to weak leadership
How was comedy used to influence greek society
playwrights depicted and criticized contemporary individuals
In spite of their differences, what did the Greek city-states share?
religious beliefs and heroic legends
An example of the spread of mathematical ideas that occurred in classical Greece is
the Arabic versions of Euclid's work.
What other cultures influenced Minoan civilization?
the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations
How were trials in Athens similar to trials in the United States today?
the accused were considered innocent until proven guilty
What was an important result of the reign of Alexander the Great?
the spread of Greek culture from the Mediterranean to the Middle East
How does the Socratic method of teaching work?
the teacher asks a series of questions, which causes students to question their own assumptions
Why did the Mycenaeans come to power in the mainland and Crete?
they invaded and conquered the lands
Why were soldiers and merchants unsatisfied by the aristocratic government in Athens?
they thought that they should have more rights
How did Greek art reflect the idea of an ideal form?
through symmetry and graceful geometry in architecture
Alexander encouraged the blending of cultures by
Adopting Persian customs
How did the Persian War affect the balance of power among the Greek city-states?
Athens dominated over other city- states
how was early greek sculpture different from later Greek sculpture
Early Greek sculpture showed rigid human forms, while later Greek sculpture showed idealized natural forms.
In what way did Greece's crushing defeat by Philip II of Macedonia lead to a flowering of Greek culture?
Greek culture was spread throughout much of the world by Alexander.
What were the accomplishments of Archimedes?
He developed the lever and pulley and a mechanical pump to lift water.
Which BEST summarizes Alexander's attitude towards his Persian dominions?
He encouraged a blending of Greek and Persian customs.
