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1
Why was Socrates sentenced to death?
For refusing military service
For stealing from the temple
For treason against Athens
For corrupting the youth
2
Who performed all the roles in ancient Greek theater?
Male actors wearing masks
Female actors only
Children performers
Mixed gender actors
3
What are the three classical Greek column styles?
Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
Corinthian, Composite, Doric
Ionic, Composite, Tuscan
Tuscan, Doric, Ionic
4
What was Sophocles known for?
Teaching philosophy
. Winning many first-place prizes for tragedies
Building theaters
Writing comedies
5
How did Pericles use the Delian League's fees?
Pay soldiers
Build more ships
Build temples in Athens
Feed the poor
6
What disaster struck Athens during the 2nd year of the war?
Fire
Famine
Earthquake
Plague
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What was the primary purpose of the Delian League when it was first formed?
To build temples in Athens
To liberate Greeks from Persian control
To attack Sparta
To collect protection fees
8
Which playwright wrote the tragedy "Oresteia"?
Aeschylus
Sophocles
Euripides
Aristotle
9
What does the word "philosophy" literally mean?
Path to enlightenment
Quest for knowledge
Love of wisdom
Search for truth
10
What concept did Pythagoras emphasize in his philosophy?
Religious doctrine
Political theory
Music and numbers
Natural law
11
What was the primary purpose of ancient Greek drama?
Political propaganda
Religious worship and education
Military training
Pure entertainment
12
What was unique about Socrates' teaching method?
He wrote extensive books
He lectured formally
He led students to think for themselves
He taught through poetry
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What was Athens main strategy during the Peloponnesian War?
Surrender immediately
Form alliance with Persia
Hide behind walls while navy supplied city
Direct land battles with Sparta
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What happened to the city states that tried to leave the Delian League?
They had to pay extra fees.
They were attacked and destroyed.
They were given special privileges.
They were allowed to leave peacefully.
15
How long was the term for local mayors in Athens?
1 year
6 months
4 years
2 years
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What was the main cause of the Peloponnesian War?
Religious conflicts
Persian invasion
Sparta's fear of Athenian power
Economic competiton
17
What happened to the Athenian forces that attacked Syracuse?
They joined Syracuse
They won a great victory
They retreated successfully
They were all killed or enslaved
18
Who was Alcibiades?
Sparta's king
Pericles' nephew
Athens treasurer
Persian emperor
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What happened to Alcibiades after being removed from leadership?
He fled to Sparta
He remained in Athens
He was executed
He joined Persia
20
What unique view did Plato hold about leadership?
Military leaders were best
Wealthy people should rule
Only men could rule
Women could be rulers
21
Which groups were excluded from democratic rights in Athens?
Farmers
Women, slaves, and immigrants
Poor citizens
Merchants
22
How many times was Pericles elected as general?
12 times
15 times
20 times
10 times
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What did the Sophists primarily teach?
Natural science
Military strategy
Mathematics
Rhetoric and self-improvement
