1. Social Studies Learning Targets
Chapter 8
Greek Civilization

2. The Culture of Ancient Greece Ch. 8-1 Learning Targets
Define tragedy, comedy, fable, epic.
Define myth and elaborate on what the
Greeks believed about gods/goddesses.
Explain the role or purpose of an oracle.
Describe Homer’s achievements.
Explain what topics Greek stories often
dealt with.
Name three ideas that Greek artists hoped would inspire people.

3. Greek Philosophy & History Ch. 8-2 Learning Targets
Define Sophists, Socratic method.
Explain the ideas and accomplishments of Plato, Herodotus, and Pythagorus.
What is the Republic?
Explain the teachings of the Sophists
Evaluate how Aristotle impacted science today.
What was Thucydides known for?

4. Alexander the Great Ch. 8-3 Learning Targets
Define legacy, Alexandria, and Hellenistic Era.
Compare Phillip II and Alexander.
Explain why Alexander is considered a great military leader.
Describe the influence of Demosthenes.
Describe Alexander’s goals for his new empire.

5. The Spread of Greek Culture Ch. 8-4 Learning Targets
Compare plane geometry and solid geometry.
Define astronomer.
Explain the difference between Epicureanism and Stoicism.
Outline the accomplishments of Eratosthenes, Hypatia, Archimedes, and Euclid.