Chapter 11 - Cultural Contributions

What did an Olympian get for winning an event?

Where was Aristotle born?

Which philosopher fought in the Peloponnesian War?

A sophist was a _____ .

Which weapon of war did Archimedes invent?

What was the first book ever written on the subject of political science?

In ancient times, how often were the Olympics held?

What was the name of the school started by Plato?

What two kinds of dramas developed in Greece?

Who became the leader of The Academy after Plato died?

Traditional stories about gods and/or heroes are called _____ .

Theater grew out of a festival to honor the god _____.

Which form of government did Plato claim to be the best?

The 'King of the Gods' is _____.

The ancient Greeks had _____ main religion(s).

Who was Aristotle's most famous student?

The Olympic Games were first held in _____.

The major gods & goddesses lived _____ .

Who developed an oath that doctors still take today?

An Olympic event that combined boxing & wrestling was called _____ .

The oracles would deliver their 'answers' in the form of a _____ .

Which was NOT an event in the Pentathlon?

In ancient Greece, where were The Olympics held?

Which was not depicted on the mask of an actor in ancient Greek plays?

How did Socrates die?

Who wrote 'The Republic'?

Who wrote more than 200 books in his lifetime?

Which of the following was NOT a tragedy writer in ancient Greece?

Most Greek festivals honored the gods and _____ .

A popular gift from a city-state to an Olympic winner was _____ .

Why did Plato leave Athens for 12 years starting in 399BC?

A priest, who it was believed, could speak w/ the gods was called an _____ .

Which philosopher was put on trial w/ a jury of 500 citizens?

Who created the Archimedes Screw?

What was the major discovery of Aristarchus?

What simple tool did Archimedes use to build the catapult?

Which Greek scientist very accurately calculated the circumference of the Earth?

Who wrote many books to clear his mentor's good name?

Who's father was the personal doctor to the Macedonian king?

What was the name of the school started in Athens by Aristotle?

What was the name of the stadium where chariot races were held?

Who correctly predicted a solar eclipse in 585BC?

How many events made up the pentathlon?

Who is considered to be the first Greek scientist?