(History Final) Chapter 9 - Section 4
Why are Greek statues still admired today?
because the sculptors who made them tried to make them look perfect
What is the Socratic method of teaching?
he asked questions, and when people answered, he challenged their answers with more questions
How has Thucydides shaped the modern study of history?
he tried to be neutral in his writing
What did Hippocrates contribute to medicine?
he wanted to figure out what caused diseases so he could better treat them. Hippocrates is known for his ideas about how doctors should behave
In what fields did Hippocrates and Euclid make their greatest achievements?
math and medicine
Why did the people of Athens build the Parthenon?
they built it to the goddess Athena
How did studying the human body help Greek artists make their statues real?
they studied the human body, especially how it looked when it was moving. using what they had learned, they carved stone and marble statues. as a result, many Greek statues look as though they could come to life at any moment
What did ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle want to find out?
about the power of the human mind to think, explain, and understand life
Why did the Greek columns bulge in the middle?
bc/ architects knew that columns standing in a long row often looked as though they curved in the middle. to prevent this optical illusion, they made their columns bulge slightly in the middle. as a result, greek columns looked perfectly straight
Why did people become angry with Socrates?
bc/ he wanted to make people think and question their own beliefs
Why is the Parthenon considered the most impressive of all ancient Greek buildings?
bc/ it was designed to be magnificent not only outside, but inside as well. the interior was decorated with carvings and columns
Why do some people call Greece the birthplace of the Western world?
bc/ through their art, philosophy, and science, the Greeks have greatly influenced Western civilization
What were two of the many new forms of writing created by the Greeks?
drama and history
In what four areas of the arts did ancient Greece make notable achievements and contributions?
sculpture, painting, architecture, and writings
Who invented the water screw?
Archimedes
Do you think Aristotle's idea that people should live lives of moderation is a good way to live? Why or why not?
I agree with his idea because it is good to have a balanced life, and it is good to use reason, which is clear and ordered thinking
