History Alive: Ancient World, Ch. 31 - Legacy of Ancient Greece

Question 1

What would Socrates have like about the way Greeks approached their studies?

Accepted Answer

They asked a lot of questions.

Question 2

To which of the following did the Greeks make major contributions?

Accepted Answer

language & government

Question 3

Names for stars, estimating distances in space, Earth revolving around the sun influence modern

Accepted Answer

astronomy

Question 4

Hippocrates was an important Greek doctor. Which statement would he most likely have made?

Accepted Answer

"I observe that you got sick after eating that meat."

Question 5

Because ancient Greeks developed democracy, which of these is part of American politics today?

Accepted Answer

juries of citizens

Question 6

Greek words, grammar, punctuation, drama, and historical writing influence modern...

Accepted Answer

language.

Question 7

With which field are Pythagoras and Euclid associated?

Accepted Answer

geometry

Question 8

Greeks looked to math and science for answers about nature. What would astronomy NOT help?

Accepted Answer

biology

Question 9

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., shows that...

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Americans are influenced by ancient Greek architecture.

Question 10

Euclid's geometry & the use of math to solve real-life problems influence modern...

Accepted Answer

Mathematics

Question 11

Greek drama, theatre, special effects, the Olympics, & the pentathlon influence modern...

Accepted Answer

sports & entertainment

Question 12

The word 'geography' comes from the Greek words meaning...

Accepted Answer

writing about Earth.

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