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Unit 6 Greek Cultural Achievements Study Guide
Key Points:
1. The philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle greatly influenced political and cultural life in ancient Greece.
These philosophies were passed on through the ages. They influenced leaders throughout Western history.
2. The ancient Greeks developed the first version of democracy.
3. The ancient Greeks developed a complex mythology. It shaped Roman mythology.
4. The Olympic Games began in ancient Greece.
5. The Greek language forms the basis of many English words.
6. Homer wrote the epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey.
7. Greek drama included comedy and tragedy.
8. Alexander the Great won a series of victories over the Persian army. He gained control of the Persian Empire.
9. Alexander helped the cultural exchange between the Macedonians and the Persians.
10. Alexander conquered lands in Asia. The conquests of Alexander spread Greek ideas and culture throughout these
lands.
11. The conquests of Alexander caused Greek and Asian cultures to mix.
Identify and explain the significance of the following terms:
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Socrates- ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Hippocrates- _______________________________________________________________________________
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Mythology- _________________________________________________________________________________
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Epic- ______________________________________________________________________________________
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Alexander the Great- ________________________________________________________________________
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Reading Guide:
1. What were the ideas of Socrates and how did they influence the world? _________________________________
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2. How did ancient Greek math and science influence modern life? _______________________________________
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3. What type of religion did the ancient Greeks practice? _______________________________________________
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4. How did Alexander the Great form an empire? _____________________________________________________
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