Question

1- What did you think it is important for us to study Greek Civilization?

2- What Greek artistic contribution dis you find most fascinating or intriguing?

3- What philosopher do you most connect with and why?

Answer 1

• The Greeks made important contributions to philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
• Literature and theatre was an important aspect of Greek culture and influenced modern drama.
• The Greeks were known for their sophisticated sculpture and architecture.
• Greek culture influenced the Roman Empire and many other civilizations, and it continues to influence modern cultures today.

2)

Fallen Warrior from Temple of Aphaia (c 480-470BC)

There is a tragic pathos to this mighty sculpture of a dying hero from a temple on the Greek island of Aegina. Tragedy is a Greek concept. The tragedies of Sophocles, Euripides and Aeschylus are still performed. This statue shows a strong man fallen, heroic to his last breath.

3)Socrates and Plato are two famous Greek philosophers whose ideas still impact society today. In ancient Greece, philosopherscontemplated and theorized about many different ideas such as human nature, ethics, and moral dilemmas.