Unit 4: Foundations of Western Ideas
Chapter 10: The Greek World
Section 4: Greek Achievements
Pages 303 - 308
Greek Achievements
Social Studies Reading Guide
THE BIG IDEA: Ancient Greeks made lasting contributions in the arts, philosophy,
and science.
 MAIN IDEA #1
The Greeks made great
contributions to the arts.
Key Terms and People
 Socrates

reason
 MAIN IDEA #2
The teachings of Socrates, Plato,
and Aristotle are the basis of
modern philosophy.
 MAIN IDEA #3
In science, the Greeks made key
discoveries in math, medicine, and
engineering.

Plato

Aristotle

Euclid

Hippocrates
Main Idea #1: Contributions to the Arts
1. In what four areas of the arts did ancient Greeks made notable achievements and contributions? What
two types of drama did the Greeks invent?
2. Why are Greeks statues still admired today?
3. How did studying the human body help Greek artists made their statues look real?
4. Why did Greek columns bulge in the middle?
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Main Idea #2: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
5. Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
6. Why did people become angry with Socrates?
7. How did Socrates teach? What is this method of teaching called?
Main Idea #3: Math, Medicine, and Engineering
8. What did Hippocrates contribute to medicine?
9. Who invented the water screw?
10. Why do some people call Greece the birthplace of Western world?
Theme Connection: Politics and Society & Culture
Politics:
Society & Culture:
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