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What year were the first Olympic Games held?
Which god is associated with the Olympic Games?
What is a key theme of Homer's epics?
In which city was the Iliad based?
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What was one of the primary goals of Pericles as the leader of Athens?
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How often were the Olympic Games held?
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How did the Athenians demonstrate their creativity according to the content?
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What was the role of tragedies in Athenian society?
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Which of the following is NOT a category for gods and goddesses mentioned?
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What is the significance of 1876 in relation to Troy?
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What did Greek philosophy suggest about the universe?
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According to Greek philosophers, what is necessary for humans to understand the laws of the universe?
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Which of the following is a goddess associated with beauty?
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Who is known for writing 'The Republic' and founding the Academy?
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What did Aristotle believe was the method to discover the essence of knowledge?
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What does the content suggest about the laws in the universe according to Greek philosophy?
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Who is known as the 'Father of Geometry'?
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What significant mathematical concept is associated with Pythagoras?
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Which philosopher is referred to as the 'Father of Medicine'?
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What theory is Democritus known for developing?
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Which historical figure is recognized as the 'Father of History'?
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What was Aristarchus known for in astronomy?
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Which principle is foundational in Thales' contributions to science?
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Eratosthenes is best known for estimating what measurement?
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Study Notes
Ancient Greek Contributions
- Ancient Greece laid the foundation for Western civilization
- Democracy: a system of government where citizens have the power to participate in decision-making
- Homer: a renowned poet, famous for his epic poems Iliad and Odyssey
- Troy: a city discovered in 1876, the setting for Homer's Iliad
- Olympic Games: the first games were held in 776 BCE in Olympia, held every four years, originally dedicated to Zeus
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Gods and Goddesses: a pantheon of deities with specific roles, such as:
- Zeus: sky, justice, and order
- Hades: underworld and death
- Poseidon: sea
- Ares: war
- Hera: marriage
- Aphrodite: love and beauty
- Apollo: medicine and music
- Artemis: chastity, moon, and hunt
- Dionysus: wine
- Hermes: messenger of the gods
- Demeter: agriculture
Golden Age of Athens
- Pericles's goals: strengthen Athenian democracy, create a commercial empire, enhance Athens' beauty
- Athenian achievements in literature: plays were popular in public performances that educated people
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Greek philosophy:
- Organized universe: the universe is orderly and predictable
- Natural laws: the universe operates according to rules that humans can understand
- Reason and logic: ability to use reason and logic to understand the world
Greek Philosophers
- Socrates: knowledge is attained through dialogue and questioning
- Plato: author of The Republic, established the Academy
- Aristotle: logic and reason are tools to understand the world
Individual Assignment
- Students should choose a Greek philosopher and explain why they admire that person
- The choice is based on their personal interests and observations
Major Contributions of Greece
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Mathematics:
- Eratosthenes: estimated the Earth's circumference
- Euclid: father of geometry
- Archimedes: calculated pi
- Pythagoras: Pythagorean theorem
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Science:
- Democritus: first atomic theory
- Hippocrates: considered the father of medicine
- Aristarchus: proposed the Sun as the center of the solar system
- Thales: fundamental elements of nature
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History:
- Herodotus: considered the father of history
- Thucydides: developed objective historical writing
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Classical Art:
- Phidias: sculptor of statues of Athena and Zeus
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Explore the rich contributions of Ancient Greece to Western civilization, including democracy, epic poetry, and the pantheon of gods and goddesses. Delve into the Golden Age of Athens, highlighting Pericles's goals and the cultural advancements of the era. Test your knowledge of significant historical events and figures.
