Human Geography

Mason Freburger 4/30/20 Question Answers                     The main differences between Roman Patricians and plebeians was that the Plebeians  were  usually the farmers, craftsmen, laborers, and the soldiers  of Rome . Plebeians also only had a few rights. Rome Patricians had a lot of rights and made the laws they were also the general over the army. The Greek versions of patricians and plebeians were really the same and had the same rules the only thing different was that they lived in Greece. 

Mason Freburger 4/28/20 Vocabulary Definitions 1. Republic- A republic is a form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right  to vote for their leaders.  2. Patrician- the wealthy landowners who held most of the power.  3. Plebeian-  the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population.  4. Tribune-  Tribunes protected the rights of the plebeians from unfair acts of patrician officials.  5. Consul- Like kings, they commanded the army and directed the government.  6. Senate- was the aristocratic branch of Romes government. 7. Dictator- a leader who has absolute power to make laws and command the army.  8. Legion- Roman soldiers were organized into large military units called legions.  9. Punic Wars- Started between 264 and 146 B.C. Rome and Carthage went to war. 10. Hannibal- The mastermind behind the war was a 29 year old Carthaginian general named Han...

Mason Freburger 4/21/20 How did Alexander the Great get his horse Bucephalus? -           Alexander the Great  was a King of the Ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead dynasty.  He took over for his father Philip II's throne at the age of 20. He was born  around July 20 356 B.C in Pella. He died  June 323 BC in  Babylon. Alexander had a horse as his best friend who was called Bucephalus.          Alexander the Great wanted the strongest, Fastest, best looking, and most famous horse in History. Alexander couldn't buy him because the price was three times the amount of a normal horses price. So f or Alexander to get the horse his father challenged him  and said he would pay for the horse if Alexander were unable to tame him. So  Alexander walked toward the horse calmly. But then he had realized the horse was afraid of his own shadow. So Alexander turned Bucepha...

Mason Freburger 4/20/20 Test Questions 1-5 1.  What did Plato think a women womb was ?       A. Where a baby was stored       B. A live animal       C.  Where food goes 2.  Who was the most powerful Greek god ?       A. Poseidon       B. Aphrodite       C.  Zeus 3.  How much people could a Greek theater fit?      A. 10000-11000      B. 13000- 14000      C. 8000- 9000 4.  Describe the types of drama that were preformed in Greece?      A. Tragedy and Comedy      B. Fake and Real      C. Brave and scared 5.  What was Alexander's The Great horses name?      A. Alex      B. George      C. Bucephalus Answers: 1. B. A live animal 2. C. Zeus 3. B. 13000- 14000 4. A. Tragedy and Comedy 5. C. Bucephalus

Mason Freburger 4/16/20 Plato Questions 1) How did Plato define  The Forms ? Plato defined Forms as the ideal versions of the things and concepts we see around us, they serve as sort of an  instruction manual to our own world.  2) Who are the three groups in Plato’s ideal society?   The three groups in Platos ideal society was Producers, the  military, and the rulers. 3) What were Plato’s thoughts on women? Plato thought that a  women's womb was a live animal that could wonder around her body and cause illnesses.  4) What was the Noble Lie that Plato proposed? The Noble Lie that Plato proposed was that everyone was born with gold and silver or a mixture with brass and iron in our souls which determined our roles in life.

Mason Freburger 4/15/20 Gods and Goddesses Poem          There were many gods in Greece that people worshiped. The people of Greece thought these gods were capable of doing anything because of the power they had. Little did the people know most of the Greek gods were myths and never existed. The Greeks also believed that there was 12 gods and goddesses that ruled the universe on top of Greece's Mount Olympus. They had gods for pretty much everything like Poseiden was the god of the sea,  Aphrodite was the goddess of love.  The most powerful god was Zeus he was the ruler of heaven and earth. Zeus was also the god of  the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. Zeus was known for his temper when he was mad he hurled thunder bolts. Zeus had 54 children. Athena was his daughter and she was born out of Zeus's head. When she was born she was fully grown and armored. Some people today still believe  in other...

Mason Freburger 4/2/20 It wouldn't let me paste a picture so here is the link.  https://ascholarlyskater.com/2017/12/12/guide-classical-greek-architecture/ The Greeks built some of the strongest building there are. This building that I picked is a Greek temple. The temple is made out of white marble but the white paint wore off. The Greeks built a different temple for each God. This is a theater it is called The Great Theater of Epidaurus. This theater is big enough to sit 13000 to 14000 people. The seats were made out of stone and it is in a wide open area. It was used for multiple things like  singing, music, and dramatic games but also sometime was used to worship the gods. 

Mason Freburger  4/1/20 Page 136 Questions 1,2,3 1.   Describe the kinds of dramas that were performed in the theaters of ancient Greece.   The kinds of dramas that were preformed in the theaters of Ancient Greece is Tragedy and Comedy. A Tragedy was a serious drama about common themes such as love, hate, war, or betrayal. A comedy contained scenes filled with slapstick situations and crude humor. These dramas always featured a main character or a tragic hero.  2. Describe the similarities between an ancient Greek production and a film you have seen recently. The Greek production – and the film – can be either a comedy or a tragedy. The similarities between an Ancient Greek production and a film I have seen recently is that they each have a lot of blood and gore in them. They also wear armor like the Greeks wore. They all have horses and the same weapons. The Ancient Greek film that I saw was Hercules. T he film that I saw recently...