Unit 04: Ancient Greece and Rome

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UNIT 4 QUESTIONS:

1) Write a paragraph explaining what you think the purpose of epic poems may have been?

2) Why was the Parthenon important to the ancient Greeks? What do we admire about it today?

3) Explain how life in a Greek polis would have differed from most other civilizations of the time.

4) Was early Greek democracy perfect? Explain. What parallels does this have with “democracy” in early U.S. history?

5) What connection might there be between humanism and the birth of democracy?

6) When Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” what do you think he meant?

7) Explain why people who speak their minds and challenge authority often find themselves in trouble.

8) What is the meaning of the statement “All roads lead to Rome.”?

9) It is possible your life has been influenced by Constantine’s actions; explain how.

10) When presented with the possibility of being captured, what did Hannibal do? Why do you think he did this?

11) Examine and reflect on the actions of Augustus. Was he good or bad? Explain your decision.