Block 2 Practice Flashcards

Front

What is the study of knowledge, thinking, and right and wrong called?

Back

Philosophy

Front

Which term refers to a play performed on stage?

Back

Drama

Front

What did the ancient Greeks create that is still used in dramatic arts today?

Back

Timeless storylines

Front

How did Socrates contribute to philosophy in ancient Greece?

Back

By challenging ideas with questions

Front

What is the significance of the city of Alexandria in Hellenistic culture?

Back

It was a major center of learning and culture.

Front

What fields were contributed to by important Hellenistic figures?

Back

Sciences and math

Front

Stoicism

Back

A Greek philosophy supporting self-control and detachment from emotions

Front

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Hellenistic civilizations?
- Development of the steam engine
- Expansion of ideas from Greece, Egypt, Persia, and India
- Creation of influential art and architecture
- Establishment of a large library in Alexandria

Back

Development of the steam engine

Front

polytheistic

Back

The characteristic of worshipping more than one god

Front

A key concept related to ancient Greek religion is...

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Mythology