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Chapter 29
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why can Athens be called a city of contrasts? | The people of Athens lived in small, uncomfortable houses, but the city’s public spaces and buildings were large and beautiful. |
| In what ways did Greek gods and goddesses play an important part in the lives of the Athenians? | Each god and goddess had power over a particular area of life. Sometimes Greeks asked them for advice or help. |
| What were the Greek gods and goddesses like? | They looked and acted like humans but did not age or die. |
| Why did the Greeks go to Delphi? | Greeks went to Delphi to get advice from Apollo through the oracle. |
| What was the Parthenon? | The Parthenon was a temple built to honor Athena |
| Label the parts of the Parthenon | pediment, frieze, Doric columns |
| How did Athenian sculpture change over the years? | Sculpture became more realistic. Statues were sculpted in natural poses and showed detailed muscles, hair, and clothing. |
| Who was Phidias? What did he do? | He was Athens’ most famous sculptor. He designed the figures at the top of the Parthenon and sculpted the statue of Athena that was inside the Parthenon. |
| List three ways Greek drama differed from plays and movies of today. | Greek drama differed from plays and movies of today in these ways: It relied upon the chorus to help explain and expand the story. It had no women actors. It was held in outdoor theaters. |
| What do philosophers do? | They talk about the world around them, nature, the meaning of life, justice, truth, and beauty. |
| How did Socrates try to teach others? | He asked people questions that forced them to think about their beliefs. |
| What happened to Socrates? | He was put to death. His enemies accused him of not knowing the gods and leading young people into error and disloyalty. |
| What was the purpose of athletic events in Greece: | They showed the importance of a healthy body and honored the gods and goddesses. |
| Describe one Panathenaic event that is part of our present Olympics | footraces, boxing, or wrestling. |
| Describe one Panathenaic event that is not part of our present Olympics. | chariot races, races in full armor, or the pancratium. |
| What is the definition of Golden Age? | A period of great peace and wealth. |
| What is the definition of Pericles? | A great leader of Athenians |
| What is the definition of acropolis? | The hill above a Greek city on which temples were built |
| What is the definition of Parthenon? | The temple honoring the goddess Athena, built on the acropolis above Athens. |
| What is the definition of myth? | A traditional story that helps to explain a culture’s beliefs |
| What is the definition of architecture? | The art of designing buildings. |
| What is the definition of sculpture? | A sculpture is the art of creating three-dimensional figures from such materials as wood, stone,and clay. |
| What is the definition of Socrates? | The wisest man in Athens was named Socrates who asks questions that questions people believes. |
| What is the definition of Plato? | Plato is one of Socrates students. |
| What is the definition of Panathenaic Games? | An event that honored the goddess Athena. |
| What is the definition of Olympics? | The olympics were held every four years to honor the god Zeus. They were so important that Greece truced with all countries in order to have people travel safely. |
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