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Classical Greece

2. I. Religion
A. Greeks considered religion necessary to the well being of the state
B. 12 Greek Gods and Goddesses were thought to live on Mt. Olympus

3. II. Greek Drama
A. The Greek dramas were tragedies which were presented in a trilogy
1. The only complete trilogy in existence today is the Oresteia by Aeschylus
2. Sophacles’ most famous play was Oedipus Rex

4. B. Greek comedy was used to criticize both politicians and intellectuals

5. III. Philosophy Philosophy- an organized system of thought
A. Pythagoras taught that the essence of the universe could be found in numbers and music
B. The Socratic Method of teaching uses a question and answer format to lead pupils to see things for themselves

6. C. Plato was fascinated by the question of reality; how do we know what is real?

7. IV. Architecture
A. The most famous building from this period was the Parthenon
1. The Patron Goddess of Athens was Athena
2. The Parthenon was the expression of Athenian pride in their city

8. B. Greek sculptors did not seek to achieve realize, but rather a standard of ideal beauty