Greek History Flashcard

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When was the Parthenon constructed in Athens?

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Around the 400's BC

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Who was a famous Greek playwright?

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Sophocles

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Who was a Greek philosopher?

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Plato

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What is 'reason' defined as?

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Clear and ordered thinking

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Who is considered the greatest Greek doctor?

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Hippocrates

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What surrounded most Greek temples?

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Tall columns

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What did early Greek philosophers consider for events?

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Explanations other than the work of the gods

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What did Greek philosophers think was the most important thing in life?

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To use the human mind to think and understand

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Why were the achievements of ancient Greece important?

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They strongly influenced Western civilization.

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What was the Parthenon?

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A famous Greek building