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THE CULTURE OF
CLASSICAL GREECE
Chapter 4 Section 4
The Culture of Classical Greece
• Explain the roles played by the following as they pertain to
Greek religion: Olympus, rituals, festivals and oracles.
• What are Greek tragedies? Explain how Euripides changed
Athenian drama.
• What was the goal of education according to Socrates? Explain
the method he used to teach. Explain the events leading to the
death of Socrates.
• According to Plato what were the three basic groups of an ideal
society?
• Aristotle favored living by the “golden mean” or finding a
midpoint between extreme behaviors. An example of this is
courage is the midpoint between reckless behavior and
cowardice. Create your own “law” to live by the golden mean.
Rhea
Chronos
Greek God
Roman God
Description
Aphrodite
Mars
Daughter of Zeus. The protector of
civilized life, handicrafts, and
agriculture. Likes Athens, olives, and
owls.
Hades
Neptune
Apollo's twin sister and daughter of
Zeus. Lady of wild things and
huntsman to the gods.
Artemis
Pluto
God of war and son of Zeus and Hera.
Likes vultures and dogs.
Athena
Diana
Daughter of Zeus. Goddess of Love
and Beauty.
Poseidon
Venus
Ruler of the sea. Brother of Zeus.
Carried a three-pronged spear known
as a trident.
Ares
Minerva
Ruler of the underworld and the dead.
Brother of Zeus.