In the Socratic method

asks hard questions forcing students to use reasoning

a short story with talking animals that includes a lesson

What did the sophist believe?

there was no absolute right or wrong

What purposes did the ancient Greeks believe the oracle could do?

deliver answers from the gods about the future

What did Greek myths try to

use gods to explain natural phenomenons

a long poem about heroes and their deeds

What did Aristotle encourage his students to do

make observation about the world around them

Aristophane wrote comedies that were intended to

encouraged people to think about and question politics

What did Socrates believe

there were absolute rights and wrongs

What is the "golden mean"

the idea that people should not just do but should observe

a story about gods and how they control nature

a Greek slave known for his fables

What kind of government did Aristotle think was best

combination of oligarchy and democracy

What happened to Socrates

He was arrested for encouraging his students to rebel

Why was Mount Olympus important to the ancient Greeks?

They believed it washome of the gods

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Ancient Greece Glencoe Chapter 8 Section 1 and 2

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1
In the Socratic method
encourages students to accept all they are told
rejects the idea of absolutes
turns to nature for answers
asks hard questions forcing students to use reasoning
2
Herodotus, the first person to try to separate fact from legend and write events down is called
the father of history
war recorder
legend maker
the keeper of truth
3
What is a fable
a book about government
a long epic poem
a traditional story involving gods and heroes
a short story with talking animals that includes a lesson
4
What did the sophist believe?
there was always a right and wrong
there was no absolute right or wrong
people should reject personal wealth
students sohuld turn to nature for all answers
5
What does philosophy mean
belief in all things
absolute right and wrong
answers are never revealed
love of wisdom
6
What was in charge in Plato's ideal government
philosopher kings
everyday citizens
warriors
an elected leader
7
Which god did ancient Greeks believe ruled the sky?
Hades
Poseidon
Demeter
Zeus
8
What purposes did the ancient Greeks believe the oracle could do?
provide advanced weapons
it was a wall that protected the city state from invaders
deliver answers from the gods about the future
destroy other kingdoms
9
What form of government did Plato reject?
oligarchy
monarchy
democracy
any government
10
What did Greek myths try to
questions that pondered the meaning of life
the government of other City States
use gods to explain natural phenomenons
teach a moral or lesson
11
What is an Epic
a long poem about heroes and their deeds
a book about government
a story about gods and how they control nature
a story about talking animals that teaches a lesson
12
How did a Greek comedy end?
unhappily
mysteriously
with a question to ponder
happily
13
How did Aeschylus enhance Greek plays
he was the first to introduce comedy
he began touring companies
he had multiple endings
he added actors and props
14
What goddess did the Greeks believe controlled the crops
Hades
Zeus
Demeter
Poseidon
15
What did Aristotle encourage his students to do
make observation about the world around them
to try as many jobs as possible
follow their leaders decisions
not think too much
16
Aristophane wrote comedies that were intended to
encouraged people to think about and question politics
to join the acting troop
not think
to accept their leaders decisions
17
What god did the ancient Greeks believe ruled the under world or afterlife?
Demeter
Zeus
Poseidon
Hades
18
What did Socrates believe
answers were learned through nature
there were absolute rights and wrongs
things were often both right and wrong
there was no right or wrong
19
What is the "golden mean"
the idea that fate decides what happens
the idea that freedom must be fought for
the rejection of all government
the idea that people should not just do but should observe
20
What is a myth?
a long poem involving heroes
a story about gods and how they control nature
a book about Government
a short story about talking animals that teaches a lesson
21
Who was Aesop
a Greek king
a Greek slave known for his fables
a Greek warrior
a Greek philosopher who sought to overthrow the government
22
What kind of government did Aristotle think was best
combination of oligarchy and democracy
one lead by the strongest warriors
monarchy
direct democracy
23
What architectural feature still used today is credited to the Greeks
columns
squared doorways
roof tiles
pane glass windows
24
What did Homer compose?
democracy
epics
warfare
mythology
25
What were the two types of dramas in ancient Greece
tragedy and comedy
Athens and Sparta
fantasy and reality
realism and escapism
26
Homer's Odyssey told about the adventures of the hero Odyessus returning from which war?
Egypt
Trojan War
France
Mythology
27
Who wrote the Republic, a book focusing on government?
Plato
Socrates
Lyceum
Aristotle
28
Where did Socrates believe people should look for answers
to their leaders
to the gods
within themselves
to nature
29
How did a Greek tragedy end?
happily
with a question to ponder
mysteriously
unhappily
30
What happened to Socrates
he was honored by the ancient Greek Government
he fled Athens to another City State
He was arrested for encouraging his students to rebel
He became a great Greek warrior in the Trojan war
31
What god did the ancient Greeks believe ruled the seas
Zeus
Hades
Poseidon
Demeter
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Why was Mount Olympus important to the ancient Greeks?
They believed it washome of the gods
It was beautiful
It was a tall mountain
It provided snow and ice

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