These art works are known as ______________?

the Parthenon Marbles, the Elgin Marbles

What were the purposes of stone seals?

identification of ownership, tradesman's mark, a form of signature

These two factions engage in the Pelopponesion Wars. Results of it include all but ___________

The creation of a unified Greek state

The Winged Victory at Samothrace

Which of the following are possible reasons for the collapse of Mycenaean society?

attacks from the Dorians, internal strife between the classes

Stoics believed ______________________

Everyone had a divine spark to cultivate

Which of the following facts about the library in Alexandria are untrue?

It is believed Augustus Caesar burned it down

What are the most defining events of the Dark Ages

The first Olympics, The life of the poet Homer

The beginning and end points of the classical period are:

the Greek Victory at Salamis, The death of Alexander the Great

Which of the following are Pan-Hellenistic Game?

Nemean Games, The Pythian Games, Isthmian Games, Delphic Games

Which of the following things did Solon not do?

create greater division among the social classes

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A brief review of ancient Greece from the Neolithic to the Hellenistic

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1
These art works are known as ______________?
the Parthenon Marbles
the Dying Gaul
the Elgin Marbles
the Discobolos
2
What were the purposes of stone seals?
identification of ownership
tradesman's mark
a form of signature
for using playdoh
3
Which event marks the end of the Archaic period?
Battle of Plataea and Mykale
the death of Homer
The eruption of Thera
The rule of Solon
4
This piece of art is
The Laocoon Trio
the Townley Discobolo
The Venus DeMilo
the Elgin Marbles
5
Which of the following is not a way Hellenistic Greece demonstrated their wealth?
Universities
Libraries
Charity
Parties
6
Which crops and foodstuffs were newly introduced in the Mycenaean era?
lamb
honey
spices
olives
7
These two factions engage in the Pelopponesion Wars. Results of it include all but ___________
The creation of a unified Greek state
The bankruptcy of Sparta
The destruction of Athens
a power vacuum allowing Phillip II of Macedonia to take over
8
Which of the following is not true of Mycenaean architecture?
citadels
Cyclopean stonework (rough cut stones)
elaborate family dwellings
four columned central megarons
9
Which of the following colors did not appear in Minoan frescoes?
orange
blue
red
purple
10
What was the major focus of Minoan metalworking?
pots
Jewelry
Weapons
chains
11
What does Koine mean?
to speak Greek or identify with the Greek
Common tongue
power to the people
12
Which of the following did Alexander the Great lack when he took power?
a formal education
a full treasure
a standing army
a sense of humility
13
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Neolithic Greek pottery?
mainly cups and dishes
red and white color
geometric designs
perfect symetry
14
Athens strengthened its hold on Greece through the creation of the __________________
Bowling League
Pelepponesian League
Delian League
15
This piece of art is
The Laocoon Trio
the Townley Discobolo
The Venus DeMilo
The Winged Victory at Samothrace
16
This piece of art is
The Venus DeMilo
the Townley Discobolo
The Laocoon Trio
The Winged Victory at Samothrace
17
Which of the following is not a social class in Mycenaean society?
Scribes
Clergy
Wanax
Lawegats
18
Despite their political differences, what elements held Greek together?
koine
Shared culture
political alliance
19
Which of the following era build palaces?
Minoan
Mycaeanean
Bronze Age
Bronze Age
20
Which of the following are possible reasons for the collapse of Mycenaean society?
civil war
Volcanic eruption
attacks from the Dorians
internal strife between the classes
21
Which of the following is not a creation story for a pan-Hellenic game?
demanded by the king Sisyphus
Apollo wanting music and dance
Hercules killing a lion
praising and honoring Athena
22
Which of the following is not a feature of Cycladic art?
"faceless" features
geometric shapes
realism
23
Which type of column is in the picture
Doric
Corinthian
Ionic
24
Which is the earliest for of Greek column?
Ionic
Doric
Corinthian
25
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Mycenaean era?
beehive tombs
buried with valuables
burial in a seated position
burial in coffins
26
The writing of the Mycenaean Era is Linear B. Which of the following is not true of it?
it was derived from Linear A
it included syllabic signs and logograms
we can translate it
we have few examples of it
27
This piece of art is
Winged Victory
The Discobolo
The Laocoon Trio
The Venus DeMilo
28
Who was the private teacher/tutor of Alexander the Great?
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
29
Stoics believed ______________________
life was about individual pleasure and happiness
Everyone had a divine spark to cultivate
30
Which of the following is not a mathematician from the Classical Era?
Pythagoras
Archimedes
Euclid
Democrotis
31
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Minoan Pottery
dark on light paint motif
decorations such as octopus and fish
red on black pottery
symmetrical
32
Which of the following facts about the library in Alexandria are untrue?
It included texts from all corners of the Greek empire
It is believed Augustus Caesar burned it down
It was destroyed by fire
It housed more than 500,000 scrolls
33
Which modern day country was Troy "discovered" in?
Italy
Turkey
Greece
Egypt
34
Which of the following is not a form of Greek column?
Corinthian
Minoan
Ionic
Doric
35
Which was the language of the Minoan culture?
Peleponesian
Linear A
Linear B
Minoan
36
Which type of column is in the picture
Ionic
Doric
Corinthian
37
This building is the _______________________
Acropolis
Parthenon
library at Alexandria
38
Which of the following is not a classical philosopher?
Euclid
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
39
What are the Greeks two major contributions to architecture
columns and amphitheaters
aqueducts and arches
columns and aqueducts
arches and columns
40
What are the most defining events of the Dark Ages
The first Olympics
The life of the poet Homer
the death of Alexander the Great
The rise of the ruler Draco
41
What was the Minoan culture named for?
The city if Minoa
King Minos of Knossos
Fish caught off the island shores
42
The beginning and end points of the classical period are:
the burning of the library at Alexandria
the Greek Victory at Salamis
The death of Alexander the Great
the collapse to Rome
43
Which of the following is a feature of Cycladic boats?
small size
rowing slots for 50 men
sails
44
Which of the following are Pan-Hellenistic Game?
Nemean Games
The Pythian Games
Isthmian Games
Delphic Games
45
Which of the following was not a new pottery motifs in the Mycenaean?
war scenes
mythology
hunting
sea creatures
46
Which of the following were not trade partners with the Minoans?
Cypress
Egypt
India
Cycladic Islands
47
This piece of art is
The Dying Gaul
The Discobolo
Winged Victory
The Venus DeMilo
48
Major "writers" of this period include:
Aeschylus
Homer
Aristotle
Hippocrates
49
Which of the following is not an art form of the Minoans?
frescoes
stone seals
weaponry
metallic jewelry
50
Which of the following countries did Alexander not conquer?
Great Britian
Egypt
Persia
India
51
Which of the following things did Solon not do?
forgive debts
go to Egypt to write political poetry and escape influence
create greater division among the social classes
free people imprisoned or enslaved for debt
52
Sparta responds to Athens "threat" by creating the ____________________.
Softball League
Delian League
Peloponnesion League
53
Which of the following are features of Cycladic architechture>
domes and pillars
pillars and arches
arches and domes
54
Which type of Greek columns have scrolls on them?
Corinthian
Ionic
Doric
55
what does the word draconian mean?
soft and cuddly
the four generals of the Greek empire
excessively harsh
power to the people
56
Which type of column is in the picture
Ionic
Corinthian
Doric
57
Which skills emerged in the Bronze Age?
Pottery
Carpentry
Weaving
Metalurgy
58
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Mycenaean Era?
elaborate burials
social classes
palaces
democracy
59
Alexander the Great extended the reach of the Greek empire to all but ____________________
Persia
England
India
Egypt
60
Which of the following is not true of Greek democracy
it literally means people power
you must be 21
you must live in Sparta
only males could participate
61
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Bronze Age living?
Shelves for storage and sleeping
diets of cereal, legumes, wine and olives
animal husbandry
painting frescoes
62
Which of the following is not a characteristic of an amphitheater?
Perfect acoustics
columns
leveled seating
horseshoe shape
63
Who discovered the ruins of Troy?
Minos
Hector
Schliemann
Achilles
64
Which developments of the Classical Period do we no longer use today?
Geometry
democracy
scientific method
theistic model in science
65
Epicurus believed ______________________
life was about individual pleasure and happiness
Everyone had a divine spark to cultivate
66
Which of the following is not a characteristics of the Greek Dark Ages?
population groups shrink
population becomes nomadic
disappearance of language
the sun went out
67
Neolithic Greeks traveled due to which of the following?
overpopulation
wanderlust
trade
shepherding animals
68
Which of the following was pottery not part of in ancient Greece?
trade
decorative arts
food storage
materials for mosaics
69
The Neolithic period in Greece spans which dates?
BC1100 - 750
BCE 6000 - 2900
BCE 336-146
70
Which food was specific to the Cycladic diet?
tuna
goat
olives
cereal grains
71
What does diodachi mean?
excessive punishment
4 generals
people power
harsh or cruel rule
72
Which Greek columns have acanthus leaves on them?
Corinthian
Doric
Ionic
73
A new language is developed from a neighboring culture? The language starts as ____________
Phoenecian
Delphian
Linear C
Linear A
74
The Mycenaean era is known for the blending of fact and legend. Why?
"evidence" of the life of Agammenon
Troy was discovered during this era
It is the era of the Trojan War
75
Which even marks the beginning of the Hellenistic period?
The birth of Aristotle
the division of the Greek empire
the sudden death of Alexander the Great
The final Pelopponesian War
76
How many guests could the largest Greek amphitheater seat?
3500
175
17,000
5000
77
Which of the following was not a trade partner with Hellenistic Greece?
Spain
India
Egypt
China
78
Which of the following are major shifts in Archaic art and architecture
development of black figure pottery
temple building
Calligraphy
weaving
79
Which of the following is a new industry in the Mycenaean?
metalurgy
carving
pottery
perfume
80
Which of the following evidence of the Mycenean as a militarized nation does not exist?
tablets at Knossos detailing quantities of weaponry built
development of armor and weapons (shields, helmets, spears )
written accounts of battles
pottery scenes

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