U3 Ch.4- The Culture of Ancient Greece

A story explaining reasons for a belief or an event is called a

What are temples, like the Parthenon, used for in ancient Greece?

• Religion, like praying or worshiping gods

• Hosting parties for the nobles

• Studying education, like astrology

• It was the king's home

An agreement to stop fighting is called a _____

_____ means relating to ideas of right and wrong

SELECT ALL of the philosophers we have studied during ancient Greece.

• Socrates

• Plato

• Alexander

• Aristotle

Why is king Alexander called "Alexander the Great"? (You should have 3 reasons...)

Answer explanation

1. Alexander conquered more land than anyone else before him

2. Alexander collected more wealth (money) than any other king

3. Alexander ruled the most amount of people

How far EAST did Alexander the Great's territory expand to?

• China

• North America

• Egypt

• India

Name some facts about the Olympic Games. (Click on the question to answer it)

What was Plato's book The Republic about?

• How to live a good, healthy life

• A "perfect" and "just" (fair) society

• Having knowledge about yourself and your actions

• A group of kings rebelling against the world

Answer explanation

Plato thought that ONE king could create a "perfect" and "just" (fair) society

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of "culture"?

• Religion

• Geography

• Traditions

• Ways of life

Answer explanation

CULTURE means a group of people's way of life, traditions, celebrations, religion, and any other part of a normal life. For example, CULTURE IN LOUISIANA includes Mardi Gras!