Chapter 9 Section 4 Questions Holt: World History

What did Hippocrates contribute to medicine?

studied diseases to try to figure out how to cure them; gave rules for doctors' behavior.

What advances did Greek scientists make in medicine?

studied human body to see how it worked; causes and treatments of diseases.

Why are Greek statues still admired today?

because Greek sculptures wanted to show; with great detail and realism, how beautiful people could be

What were two of the many new forms of writing created by the Greeks?

drama and history

What did ancient Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle want to find out?

how the human mind works, how individuals live and make decisions about behavior.

Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

the three philosophers from ancient Greece who used reason to examine the mysteries of the world and to study and explain life.

Why did the people of Athens build the Parthenon?

to honor the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their protector.

In what four areas of the arts did ancient Greeks make notable achievements and contributions?

sculpture, painting, architecture, and writing

What were some forms of art found in ancient Greece?

sculptures, paintings, and buildings, and wrote drama and history

Why did people become angry with Socrates?

He wanted people to examine and question their beliefs about human qualities such as love and courage and some people thought that this questioned the authority of the gods.

How has Thucydides shaped the modern study of history?

His impartial history of the Peloponnesian War influenced later historians to cover history impartially as well.