Question | Answer |
Why can Athens be called a city of contrasts? | Its called the city of contrasts because everything was different.
Some people lived in small houses some in big. |
In what ways did Greek gods and goddesses play an important part in the lives of the Athenians? | They were prayed to to have good luck on long journeys or voyages. They also dedicated everyday life to them. |
What were the Greek gods and goddesses like? | By myths they were all originally heroes that helped the world then became gods. |
What was the Parthenon? | One of the most beautiful temples in greece, the parthenon was built on a long platform. The main room had a statue of athena in it. The parthenon was on the acopolis with 3 other temples. |
Label the parts of the Parthenon | Pediments, frieze, columns, and metopes. |
How did Athenian sculpture change over the years? | Once they finished they added more details and weapons and sheilds. |
Who was Phidias? what did he do? | Phidias was a famous sculptor who sculpted the statue of athena in the parthenon |
List three ways Greek drama differed from plays and movies of today. | 1.The actors were only men.
2. When there was a female character they wore masks that had the feelings that the character was expressing.
3.The chorus usualy explained what happened like a narrator. |
What do philosophers do? | They talked about nature, trading ideas about what the world was made of and how. |
How did Socrates try to teach others? | He asked them questions that made them think about their beliefs. |
What happened to Socrates? | He was put on trial and pleaded guilty and was killed by poison. |
What was the purpose of athletic events in Greece: | To stay fit and honor the gods. |
Describe one Panathenaic event that is part of our present Olympics. | The foot races are held at or present day olympics. |
Describe one Panathenaic event that is not part of our present Olympics. | Pancratium which you wrestle another man and try to make them surrender, unconscious or dead. |