Chapter 9 Section 4

Who was Socrates?

• A philosopher who believed people should never stop learning.

• A philosopher who thought people should live their lives in moderation.

Greek statues are admired for how unrealistic they look.

• True

• False

What might have been painted on Greek vases or vessels?

• Greek myths or athletic competitions.

• The Italian countryside and hills.

What were the dominant colors in Greek vases or vessels?

• Black and white

• Black and red

What did Greek architects do to make sure all of the columns in the temples and buildings looked straight?

• The architects and builders made the columns bulge slightly in the middle.

• The emperors and governors paid to have the marble shipped from Italy.

The Parthenon was a famous temple built to Zeus in Athens.

• True

• False

What might have been the subject of Greek tragedies?

• The hardships of traveling along the Silk Road.

• The hardships faced by Greek heroes.

The subject of Greek comedies might have been about war, courts of laws, and famous people.

• True

• False

When writing about history Thucydides wrote in the style.

• He wrote from the side of the victor in wars or battles.

• He wrote from a neutral point of view.

Which philosopher thought society should be based on justice and fairness.

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle