Golden Age of Greece

Golden Age of Greece

Poll

The Parthenon is....

• the temple to Athena

• the temple to Zeus

• is curved

• is completely straight

Parthenon

• https://www.acropolisvirtualtour.gr/

• 10 years to build

• no true horizontal lines

• The effect of these subtle curves is to make the temple appear more symmetrical than it actually is. 

• 65 feet high at its apex

• Considered to be greatest monument that was ever built in the Greek world

Poll

The Greeks invented theater and it was to honor Zeus.

• True

• False

Theater

• began as festivals in honor of Dionysus

• Used large amphitheaters so voices would project/carry

• no women were allowed to act

Poll

What is your philosophy?

• Skeptic - You reject the idea that truth can ever be found, so you doubt everything

• Cynic - You believe that we are powerless to control the world, therefore you reject all civilization and want to return to a state of nature

• Stoic - You believe in complete self-control and accept everything that life brings to you since you believe that you cannot control fate

• Hedonist - You believe that one should seek pleasure and avoid anything that is unpleasant, no matter what the consequences are

• Epicurean - You believe that pleasure is good, but one must balance it with work and learning to lead a successful life.

Poll

Which was the first Greek philosopher of these 3?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

Socrates

• Question everything

• Brought to trial for corrupting the youth of Athens and not worshipping the Gods

• https://youtu.be/CyIKayNXTPY

Poll

How long did Plato's school, The Academy, last?

• 900 years

• 500 years

• 250 years

• 100 years

Plato

https://youtu.be/jLesc5lITvo

Poll

Aristotle is the father of the scientific method and tutored Alexander the Great.

• True

• False

Aristotle

• https://youtu.be/umHDO_VODWA

• Created foundation of the scientific method used today

• Tutored Alexander the Great