6th Reading - Influences Flashcards
A famous Greek inventor and mathematician (lever/pully)
Archimedes
A famous Greek astronomer (said moon did not make its own light)
Anaxagoras
Greek Doctor known as the father of medicine
Hippocrates
What is the study of life, death and other Mysteries of the Natural World?
Philosophy
Great Greek philosopher who established the ethics code of conduct
Socrates
First philosopher who started general education in school (founded a school called the Academy)
Plato
Who came up with the scientific method (a scientific system to understand the world)
Aristotle
Our modern government was influenced by the Greeks with why form of government.
Democracy
Who wrote about the persuit of happiness which influenced the Declaration of Independence
Aristotle
Which buildings use Greek architecture
Courts capitals and presidential homes
Ancient Greeks were among the first to use _______ to explain the world around them
Logic
Teaching by asking questions
Socratic method
Who taught whom?
Socrates taught Plato who taught Aristotle
The Greek civilization was the first to value
Sports
What modern event shows Greeks sporting influence today. Greeks felt good education should promote strong minds and bodies
Olympics.
