6.7 Greek Achievements

Who is known as the "father of geometry"?

• Pythagoras

• Euclid

• Socrates

• Aristotle

What method did Greek philosophers use to think through problems?

• Meditation

• Logic

• Experimentation

• Intuition

Which Greek philosopher is famous for asking many questions to help people think clearly?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Herodotus

What was the primary focus of Greek scientists when studying natural events?

• Supernatural explanations

• Natural reasons

• Mythological stories

• Divine intervention

How did Thucydides study the Peloponnesian War?

• By reading ancient texts

• By visiting battle sites and talking to people

• By consulting oracles

• By writing fictional accounts

What was the significance of the Academy founded by Plato?

• It was the first university in the world.

• It was a place where Socrates taught.

• It was a school where philosophical ideas were developed and taught.

• It was a center for military training.

Explain how Greek doctors changed the understanding of illnesses.

• They used magic spells to cure diseases.

• They looked for natural causes of illnesses instead of blaming the gods.

• They relied on divine intervention for healing.

• They used astrology to diagnose diseases.

What was the contribution of Hippocrates to medicine?

• He invented surgical tools.

• He taught students to study symptoms and ask questions about illness.

• He discovered antibiotics.

• He developed the first hospital.

Describe the approach Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle had towards government.

• They believed in absolute monarchy.

• They thought about the best ways to run a government.

• They supported anarchy.

• They advocated for a theocratic state.

What was Herodotus known for in the field of history?

• Writing fictional stories

• Being the first historian who looked at why events happened

• Creating maps of ancient Greece

• Leading military campaigns