Topic 5 Test Review

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.

The idea that people should not struggle against the inevitable sorrows and disappointments of life is a central teaching of what school of thought-

Stoicism

According to Greek legend, what sets off the Trojan war-

The Trojan Paris kidnaps Helen, wife of a Greek king.

How were trials in Athens similar to trials in the US today-

The accused was considered innocent until proven guilty.

Describe the school of philosophy that emerged during the Hellenistic age-

The most influential was Stoicism. Its founder, Zeno, urged people to avoid desires and disappointments by accepting calmly whatever life brought. Stoics preached high moral standards, such as the idea of protecting the rights of fellow humans. They taught that all people, including women and slaves, though unequal in society, were morally equal because all had the power of reason. Stoicism later influenced many Roman and Christian thinkers.

How does the Socratic method of teaching work-

The teacher asks a series of questions, which causes students to question their own assumptions.

Describe the role of Athenian Women in ancient Greek culture-

The women held no share in political life. Women played their most significant public role in religion. Their participation in sacred processions and ceremonies was considered essential for the city's well-being. In well-to-do Athenian homes, women managed the entire household. They spun and wove, cared for their children, and prepared food, but lived a secluded existence and were rarely seen in public. Their slaves or children were sent to buy food and to fetch water from the public well. Only poor women went shopping alone in Athens.

How did geographical features, including mountains and the sea, affect Greek city states development-

They developed separately

Why were soldiers and merchants unsatisfied by the aristocratic government in Athens-

They thought that they should have more rights.

What two forms of drama did the ancient Greeks develop-

comedy and tragedy

In his writings, Aristophanes sought to-

describe ideals of beauty and harmony

What other cultures influenced Minoan civilization-

the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations

Athenian domination of the Greek world lasted from-

the formation of the Delian League to the end of the Peloponnesian War.

What was one way that Athens was more democratic than Sparta?-

Athens had a true legislature while Sparta did not.

What were the accomplishments of Archimedes-

He developed the lever and pulley and a mechanical pump to lift water.