Mr. Ly's Chapter 8 Test Review: Greek Civilization

This person was a commander in the army at age 16 and became ruler/king at 20.

Alexander's empire extended to which river in the East?

The Parthenon is an example of a Greek theater.

Who was the Athenian writer who stressed courage and understanding in his plays?

Aristotle's writing had no effect on the writing of the U.S. Constitution.

Aristotle taught his students the

Aesop's fables were part of Greek

Who taught students that the universe followed the same laws that governed music and numbers?

The time when Greek culture spread through the known world is known as the

These philosophers rejected the idea of absolute right and wrong.

Who was sentenced to death for his teachings?

The gods in Greek myths have great powers but look and act like human beings.

Which Greek scientist concluded that Earth was round?

Who believed that happiness resulted from using reason?

Many Greeks visited an oracle to find out about the future.

Who thought that governments should be headed by philosopher-kings?

Which body of water bordered Alexander's empire on the west?

Macedonia gained power in the ancient world during the reign of King Philip II.

Which city of Alexander's empire was in Egypt?

Homer's epic, the Iliad, is about