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1
For which type of literature was Sophocles famous?
tragedies
parables
comedies
satire
2
The best description of the ancient Greeks' idea about society is that
a few citizens should take responsibility for all
wealthy people deserve more than others
society depends on individuals
all men have equal rights and responsibilities
3
A person who faces tragedy without showing grief or sadness could be described as a follower of
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Zeno
4
Philip took over the Persian Empire in 336 BCE.
False
True
5
Philip and Alexander came from which of the following regions?
Sparta
Corinth
Athens
Macedonia
6
What did Pericles believe about Athenian government?
All citizens may serve in government
Only rich landowners may serve in government
Government leaders must be educated
Wealthy military leaders should rule government
7
Ancient Greek democracy was very similar to American democracy today.
False
True
8
If you wanted to see your friends and shop in Ancient Greece, you would probably go to the
Acropolis
Agora
Tholos
Odeon
9
Socrates taught his students about philosophy by asking questions.
True
False
10
The Greeks created only one important architectural style.
False
True
11
Shipwrecks help us learn about the past because they
give clues about ancient warfare
have preserved artifacts that tell about life in the past
show the forms of transportation of ancient people
hold writings by past authors
12
A word that probably came from the Greek word ostrakon is
ostracize
optimistic
ostrich
trike
13
The best description of theater in ancient Greece is
an event attended by the wealthy
an art form that did not interest the Greek people
a form of entertainment enjoyed by everyone
a performance that emphasized tragedy
14
The Greek marketplace was used for business purposes only
False
True
15
The Greek Olympics included athletes of many nationalities.
True
False
16
The Trojan Horse helped the Trojans defeat the Greeks.
False
True
17
The Silk Road was a key trade route and method of cultural exchange.
True
False
18
Sophocles was responsible for the building of the Parthenon
True
False
19
Based on the story of the Trojan Horse, the Greek army could be described as
clever
kind
cruel
inexperienced
20
Chariot races were a popular Olympic event.
False
True
21
Named after Alexander the Great, Alexandria was a cultural center in Greece.
False
True
22
A demagogue is a weak leader who tells people what they want to hear.
False
True
23
A major difference between the ancient Greek Olympics and our Olympics today is that
track events were not part of the Greek Olympics
Greek athletes competed for money
people from only 1 nation could be in the Greek Olympics
Greek athletes were not very competitive
24
Direct democracy was created in ancient Greece by Cleisthenes.
True
False
25
Religion was not a part of the lives of the Ancient Greeks.
True
False
26
Based on digging up Ancient Greece, the most accurate description of archaeology is that it
produces invaluable information about the past
consists of lucky finds
produces interesting but unimportant objects
is like a treasure hunt that can make people very wealthy
27
Greeks met in places called gymnasia to exchange ideas.
False
True
28
Where was the Persian Empire in relation to the Greek islands?
east
west
north
south
29
One way to learn about Ancient Greece is to study paintings on pottery.
True
False
30
The simplest style of Greek architecture is
Athenian
Corinthian
Ionic
Doric
31
What was the Peloponnesian War?
a war between Athenian and Spartan alliances and Persia
a war between Thebes and Athens
a string of battles between Spartan and Corinthian alliances
a string of skirmishes between Athens and Sparta.
32
What was the Lyceum?
a temple dedicated to Athena
a theater built by Pericles
an ancient Greek religious temple
a school established Aristotle
33
One thing NOT practiced by the Greeks to honor their gods was
focusing on their godlike traits
building great temples for them
consulting them for advice
giving them elaborate offerings
34
The Thirty Years' Peace, a period of peace between Athens and Sparta, lasted 30 years.
True
False
35
What was the Hellenistic Age?
the period of time in which the Silk Road was constructed
a period of military dominance in Greece
a period where Greek culture spread through the known world
another name for the Greek Golden Age
36
Voting yes or no on a proposal to raise taxes is an example of
the Socratic method
the Hippocratic oath
direct democracy
representational democracy
