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Stoicism
set of promises that new doctors make to treat patients well
the philosophy that happiness is the goal of life
the philosophy that wise should use reason over emotion
branch of math concerned with measurement of solid spaces
2
oral tradition
words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
the custom of passing stories on by telling them out loud
philosophical method of questioning to gain truth
a traditional story about gods and heroes
3
The ratio known as
pi
was most closely computed by Archimedes as 3.14.
False
True
4
ritual
a priestess who answers questions about the future
a traditional story about gods and heroes
the custom of passing stories on by telling them out loud
words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
5
The library here attracted scholars from all over the world.
Sparta
Athens
Alexandria
Troy
6
Sophists
philosophical method of questioning to gain truth
a priestess who answers questions about the future
the philosophy that happiness is the goal of life
Greek teachers of philosophy, reasoning, and public speaking
7
cavalry
philosophical method of questioning to gain truth
soldiers who fight while riding horses
a priestess who answers questions about the future
Greek teachers of philosophy, reasoning, and public speaking
8
Plato believed strongly in Athenian democracy as a model for the ideal government.
False
True
9
Who invented technologies requiring knowledge of physics?
Homer
Euripides
Archimedes
Philip II
10
Socrates was a philosopher who was sentenced to death for his beliefs.
False
True
11
Socratic method
the custom of passing stories on by telling them out loud
the art of public speaking and debate
set of promises that new doctors make to treat patients well
philosophical method of questioning to gain truth
12
Who was goddess of wisdom and crafts and was so popular that she had a city named after her?
Aphrodite
Apollo
Artemis
Athena
13
This Macedonian king loved Greek culture and planned to conquer Persia.
Aeschylus
Homer
Philip II
Alexander the Great
14
Whose armies conquered the land as far east as modern Pakistan?
Alexander the Great
Cyrus the Great
Philip II
Darius III
15
plane geometry
branch of math concerned with measurement of flat surfaces
branch of math concerned with measurement of solid spaces
the outer boundary of a circle
the philosophy that wise should use reason over emotion
16
myth
a story that teaches a lesson
a traditional story about gods and heroes
a story that is told by the actions and words of actors
words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
17
tragedy
the philosophy that wise should use reason over emotion
characters struggle to overcome serious problems but fail
a story that is told by the actions and words of actors
a story that teaches a lesson
18
The Greeks hoped to earn the favor of their gods and goddesses by performing
tragedies.
oral traditions such as mythology.
oracles.
rituals, sacrifices, and festivals.
19
In
The Republic
, Aristotle outlined the model for the perfect government and society.
False
True
20
Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
His teachings angered the powerful oracle.
His Socratic method angered the powerful Sophists.
His teachings threatened the govt. by promoting debate.
His teachings against democracy angered Plato, his teacher.
21
Aristarchus was an astronomer who taught that
the sun was the chariot of Apollo.
the Sun was collapsing.
the Sun revolved around the Earth.
the Earth revolved around the Sun.
22
Hellenistic Era
period of time when Greek culture spread to all lands
Greek teachers of philosophy, reasoning, and public speaking
the outer boundary of a circle
set of promises that new doctors make to treat patients well
23
How did Philip II get some Greek cities to join him?
by conquering, inviting, and bribing
by destroying
by inheriting rule
by marrying into a ruling family
24
Who wrote the
Odyssey
?
Aesop
Euripides
Homer
Sophocles
25
Alexander the Great was defeated by the Trojan Horse.
True
False
26
solid geometry
branch of math concerned with measurement of solid spaces
branch of math concerned with measurement of flat surfaces
the philosophy that wise should use reason over emotion
the philosophy that happiness is the goal of life
27
Hippocratic Oath
a story that is told by the actions and words of actors
philosophical method of questioning to gain truth
Greek teachers of philosophy, reasoning, and public speaking
set of promises that new doctors make to treat patients well
28
Socrates is to Plato as as
friend is to enemy.
brother is to brother.
student is to teacher.
teacher is to student.
29
Modern examples of drama include
CDs.
all of these.
movies and plays.
concerts.
30
circumference
branch of math concerned with measurement of solid spaces
branch of math concerned with measurement of flat surfaces
the outer boundary of a circle
words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
31
drama
philosophical method of questioning to gain truth
a story that is told by the actions and words of actors
characters struggle to overcome serious problems but fail
the custom of passing stories on by telling them out loud
32
The Hellenistic Era produced a great body of achievements in
art and architecture.
all of these.
literature, religion, and philosophy.
science and politics.
33
rhetoric
words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
the custom of passing stories on by telling them out loud
philosophical method of questioning to gain truth
the art of public speaking and debate
34
oracle
a priestess who answers questions about the future
Greek teachers of philosophy, reasoning, and public speaking
a traditional story about gods and heroes
words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony
35
Who believed that the best form of government combined monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy?
Aristotle
Zeus
Socrates
Plato
36
Epicureanism
branch of math concerned with measurement of flat surfaces
the philosophy that happiness is the goal of life
philosophical method of questioning to gain truth
the philosophy that wise should use reason over emotion
37
Herodotus wrote
The Republic.
the History of the Persian Wars.
the Odyssey.
Antigone.
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comedy
a story that teaches a lesson
a story that is told by the actions and words of actors
a happy ending
a traditional story about gods and heroes
39
fable
the custom of passing stories on by telling them out loud
a traditional story about gods and heroes
a story that teaches a lesson
a story that is told by the actions and words of actors
40
The Golden Mean was an idea taught by Aristotle that meant
seeking pleasure is the most important thing
there is no absolute right and wrong
people should live moderately and avoid extremes
people should treat one another as they would be treated
