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.