Ch 4 Greek Civilization Study Guide

Why were myths so important to the ancient Greeks?

• Myths helped explain natural events and things they did not understand.
• Myths were used to teach history in their schools.
• Myths were used to teach lessons about life develop new ideas.
• Myths helped Greek philosophers 

The Socratic Method of teaching is based on which of the following?

• the use of logic to determine the answer to a question
• the use of mathematics to arrive at an answer to a problem
• to use fables to teach lessons about life
• to use science to make government laws

In which field did Pythagoras make important contributions?

• literature
• architecture
• mathematics
• philosophy

Alexander the Great expanded his empire through military conquests. How far east did his empire reach?

• Egypt
• Rome
• the Indus River
• China

Which of these simple machines is associated with Archimedes?

• pulley
• wheel
• plane
• lever

What did Plato believe was necessary to ensure a fair and just government in Athens?

• all citizens should pay the same tax
• government should be run by philosophers
• people should pass a civil service exam
• only sons of aristocrats should serve in the government

Which of the following did Aristotle emphasize?

• People should use logic or reasonable thinking to discover new facts.
• People should question old beliefs and knowledge to discover the truth.
• Only aristocratic people would be allowed to be citizens.
• People should study history in order to determine a path for the future.

What was the city that Alexander the Great built by the Nile River?

• Thebes
• Alexandria
• Bucephalas
• Crete 

Which Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great to love philosophy and Greek culture? 

• Pericles
• Socrates
• Democrotis
• Aristotle

Alexander the Great ruled during the Hellenistic Era. Which of the following best describes this era?

• The Roman Empire conquered most of the known world.
• Sparta built a huge navy and took over all of Greece.
• Greek culture blended with other cultures as Alexander conquered more territory.
• Greek was conquered by Egypt and their culture disappeared.