Mr. Furman's Ancient Greece Quiz!

Wrote "Elements" - The foundational text for Geometry

Hellenistic culture is a blend of what cultures?

What was the climate like in Ancient Greece?

What is the largest body of water near Greece?

Greek philosopher who claimed "the unexamined life is not worth living"

Famous Greek dramatists (playwrights)?

What was Zeus's role amongst the gods?

Greece experienced a "dark age" when which early Greek culture was leading?

Ptolemy incorrectly theorized that

What was the cause of death for Phillip II?

Which of the following had nothing to do with reforming democracy in Ancient Greece?

Who was Alexander's father?

What does the word philosopher mean?

Hellenistic art valued this more than classical art?

Which government is ruled by landowning families?

What language was commonly spoken in Alexandria?

What did Euclid accomplish?

What feature of geography separates many Greek city-states?

Socrates was sentenced to die by which method?

The distance of the modern marathon comes from what historic Greek event?

Who is the goddess of wisdom?

Who fought in the Peloponessian War?

Which answer best summarizes Pericles's goals for Athens?

Philosopher who was sentenced to death for "corruption of the young" and "impiety"

What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?

The author of The Iliad and The Odyssey

What was one of Alexander the Great's major accomplishments?

Who was Alexander's teacher?

Classical art and architecture promoted values of....

Archimedes did all of the following EXCEPT

Wrote "The Republic"

Where was Macedonia located?

What was Athens' strategy in the war with Sparta?

Bronze statue that stood over 100 feet high