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TermDefinition
Classical Artthe art of ancient Greece and Rome, in which harmony, order, and proportion were emphasized
Tragedya play inwhich a major character suffers a downfall
Comedylight and humorous drama with a happy ending
philosopherLover of, or searcher for, wisdom or knowledge
socratic methoda method of teaching by question and answer
periclesAthenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athen's political and cultural supremacy in Greece
The Parthenontemple in Athena's honor
Athena(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare
Phidiasancient Greek sculptor (circa 500-432 BC)
Aeschyluswriter of tragedies; wrote Oresteia; proposed the idea of having two actors and using props and costumes
Sophoclesone of the great tragedians of ancient Greece (496-406 BC)
Peloponnesian WarA war in which Athens and its allies were defeated by the league centered on Sparta
ThucydidesThought of as first historian
Aristophanesan ancient Greek dramatist remembered for his comedies (448-380 BC)
Socratesancient Athenian philosopher Platos teacher
Platoancient Athenian philosopher Socrates Student
The Academythe name of Plato's school where he taught Aristotle.
The RepublicA peice of writing by plato, where he writes about the perfect gov.
Aristotleone of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers

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Creator ianhambric
Created September 1, 2009
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Subject western civilization
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