The Achievements of Ancient Greece Answers

Which achievement is credited to Aristotle?

This photograph shows a famous site in ancient Greek architecture.

What is one way that Greek architecture changed over time?

Read this excerpt from The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighbouring states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators ourselves. Its administration favours the many instead of the few; this is why it is called a democracy. If we look to the laws, they afford equal justice to all in their private differences; if no social standing, advancement in public life falls to reputation for capacity, class considerations not being allowed to interfere with merit; nor again does poverty bar the way, if a man is able to serve the state, he is not hindered by the obscurity of his condition. –The History of the Peloponnesian War, Thucydides

Why is Plato considered an important Greek philosopher?

Who introduced the concept of scenery and wrote the ancient Greek play Antigone?

What is the main reason why the Acropolis is important to Greek architecture?

Read the passage from Plato’s Republic.Who are to be our rulers? First, the elder must rule the younger; and the best of the elders will be the best guardians. Now they will be the best who love their subjects most, and think that they have a common interest with them in the welfare of the state. These we must select; but they must be watched . . . to see whether they have retained the same opinions and held out against force and enchantment. For time and persuasion and the love of pleasure may enchant a man into a change of purpose, and the force of grief and pain may compel him. And therefore our guardians must be men who have been tried by many tests . . . and have been passed first through danger, then through pleasure, and at every age have come out of such trials victorious . . . in full command of themselves and their principles; having all their faculties in harmonious exercise for their country's good.–The Republic, Plato

What is an example of the new way of thinking that Aristotle used in his work and teaching?

Which achievement can be credited to Socrates?