If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go?

Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea

How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?

Women could not participate in public life

Which of these is an opinion about Athens?

Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today

Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games?

A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind

Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"

Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time

In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader," what does "charismatic" mean?

Having personal charm and appeal

How were Ancient Greek city-states different from modern U.S. states?

No central government united the Greek states

If you attended the Festival of Dionysus, what would you experience?

Four days of comedy and tragedy

Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?

A cultural and artistic capital

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1
If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go?
Northern Europe, by the Baltic Sea
Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea
Western Asia, by the Caspian Sea
Western Europe, by the Atlantic Ocean
2
How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?
People were not allowed to vote for their leaders
Women could not participate in public life
People were not allowed to criticize the government
Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries
3
If you wanted to debate with an Athenian philosopher, where would you go?
The Temple of Athena
The Festival of Dionysus
The agora
The Parthenon
4
Which of these is an opinion about Athens?
Sophocles was among the most famous Athenian playwrights
Many Ancient Greek plays have been lost over the past 2,500 years
Plays were an important part of Athenian culture
Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today
5
Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games?
Democracy is the greatest form of government
All men are created equal
A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind
City-states should not fight wars against one another
6
Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"
Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time
Athens had conquered its neighboring city-states, making it very rich
At the time, most Athenians worshipped golden statues of gods and goddesses
Coins and weapons from that era were made from gold
7
In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader," what does "charismatic" mean?
Having personal charm and appeal
Dictatorial
Democratically elected
Extremely powerful
8
How were Ancient Greek city-states different from modern U.S. states?
Each city-state had its own laws; U.S. states do not
Greek city-states were run by kings; US states are run by elected officials
Each Greek city-state had its own unique language; each U.S. state does not
No central government united the Greek states
9
If you attended the Festival of Dionysus, what would you experience?
A solemn religious event
Chariot races and other games
A banquet honoring the Emperor
Four days of comedy and tragedy
10
Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?
The capital of ancient Europe
A cultural and artistic capital
The birthplace of capitalism
The capital of Greece

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