World History Topic 5.3

How does the Socratic method of teaching work?

• The teacher lectures to a large group, and students then meet in smaller groups to review notes.

• The teacher asks a series of questions, which causes students to question their own assumptions.

• The teacher gathers a small group of followers, who are apprentices in the teacher's system.

• The teacher remains silent after naming a subject, allowing students to come to conclusions on their own.

How was early Greek sculpture different from later Greek sculpture?

• Early Greek sculpture showed lifelike human forms, while later Greek sculpture showed distorted forms.

• Early Greek sculpture showed idealized human forms, while later Greek sculpture showed realistic forms.

• Early Greek sculpture showed rigid human forms, while later Greek sculpture showed idealized natural forms.

• Early Greek sculpture showed naturalistic human forms, while later Greek sculpture showed abstract forms.

How does the Parthenon reflect balance and order in its architecture?

• It is based on a rectangle and has tall columns leading to a gently sloping roof.

• It is based on a pentagon and has different-sized oval windows on its exterior.

• It is based on a circle and has sculptures of animals and an asymmetrical roof.

• It is based on a square and has sculptures balanced on the peak of an arched roof.

What two forms of drama did the Ancient Greeks develop?

• realism and expressionism

• comedy and tragedy

• farce and melodrama

• historical and naturalism

How did Thucydides' experiences affect his writing?

• Thucydides wrote with elegance and order, reflecting the period in which he lived.

• Thucydides worshipped the Greek gods and wrote about how they affected wars.

• Thucydides wrote about the Persian Wars, after traveling there on his own.

• Thucydides lived through the Peloponnesian Wars and wrote about the horror of war.