Why was travel throughout Greece difficult for ancient Greeks?

Mountains blocked travel by land.

How did Hippocrates contribute to the study of medicine?

He explained that diseases have natural causes.

What is the purpose of Aesop’s fables?

To teach children moral lessons

How did ancient Greek architects create columns for their temple so they appeared straight?

They made them wider in the middle.

How did Aristotle influence Greek scientists?

Promoted making decisions based on reasonable assumptions.

Which statement BEST describes ancient Greek religion?

Created mythology to explain why natural events occurred.

Who were metics in Athenian society?

Foreigners who worked in unskilled professions

Which statement BEST characterizes ancient Athenian democracy?

Laws created by the people were written into a constitution.

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WH - Modules 8-9 - Ancient Greece

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World History, Module 8 Ancient Greece, Module 9 Alexander the Great, Mrs. Wax, Mrs. Waxmonsky

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1
Who is known as the father of democracy?
Aristotle
Thucydides
Cleisthenes
Pericles
2
Why was travel throughout Greece difficult for ancient Greeks?
Glaciers fill most of the valleys.
Shipbuilding was unknown to early settlers.
Mountains blocked travel by land.
Horses were only used as farm animals.
3
How did Hippocrates contribute to the study of medicine?
He explained how drugs affect the body.
He explained that diseases have natural causes.
He understood how the brain functions.
He understood how blood travels throughout the body.
4
Which is the following is a Greek word that has been used to name places on the earth?
Himalaya
Atlas
Mary
Augustus
5
What is the purpose of Aesop’s fables?
To show that animals can reason
To show that animals face difficulties to survive
To demonstrate shared values
To teach children moral lessons
6
Hippocrates known for the Hippocratic Oath, explaining that doctors should behave ___________?
Honorably
Immorally
Unfairly
Selfishly
7
How did ancient Greek architects create columns for their temple so they appeared straight?
They made them very short.
They made them out of marble.
They made them very thick.
They made them wider in the middle.
8
___________ were often good leaders who had the support of the military and the people.
citizens
aristocrats
tyrants
oligarchs
9
How did Aristotle influence Greek scientists?
Explained that air is made up of many different gases.
Proved that diseases were caused by bacteria.
Created a standard measurement of distances.
Promoted making decisions based on reasonable assumptions.
10
Which statement BEST describes ancient Greek religion?
Created mythology to explain why natural events occurred.
Borrowed gods from other faiths.
Created mythology to explain how diseases caused death.
Believed that there was only one god.
11
Which civilization began on the island of Crete?
Trojan
Minoan
Mycenaean
Spartan
12
Who were metics in Athenian society?
Wealthy boys who were educated by private tutors
Poor boys who were trained to become craftsmen
Foreigners who worked in unskilled professions
Enslaved people who often worked as police officers
13
Which of the following seas does NOT border Greece?
Ionian
Adriatic
Aegean
Mediterranean
14
What was the center of Greek civilization; hosting town meetings and shops?
The polis
The harbor
The agora
The acropolis
15
Which statement BEST characterizes ancient Athenian democracy?
Juries of approx 6 people determined the fate of the accused
Laws created by the people were written into a constitution.
Voting was most often done through a secret ballot.
Voters chose politicians to represent them during elections.
16
Which empire did Alexander the Great defeat to build his own empire?
The Egyptian
The Roman
The Persian
The Mughal
17
Which of the following phrases is NOT borrowed from Greek Literature?
It is a Herculean task.
He is a Good Samaritan.
He has the Midas touch.
It is his Achilles heel.
18
Ancient Athens created a _________ where male citizens voted on issues in the community?
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Dictatorship
Monarchy

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