FAMOUS ANCIENT GREEK PEOPLE

Question 1

Homer is supposed to have written....

Accepted Answer

The Illiad, The Odyssey

Question 2

What was the name of the Greek colony where Aristotle was born?

Accepted Answer

Thrace

Question 3

Who was the mother of Alexander the Great?

Accepted Answer

Olympias

Question 4

Which hero is The Illiad mainly about?

Accepted Answer

Achilles

Question 5

What is the name of pottery with black people on a red background?

Accepted Answer

black figure pottery

Question 6

Ms Miller has asked her class to write an essay about Homer. Where should Ethan first look for reliable information?

Accepted Answer

Encyclopedia Britannica

Question 7

Which of these modern countries were part of Alexander the Great's empire?

Accepted Answer

Turkey, Iran, India

Question 8

What was the name of Herodotus' most famous writing?

Accepted Answer

The Histories

Question 9

I was well behaved for the teacher who took over for Ms Miller today

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Herodotus tried to objectively record ancient Greek history.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

At what age did Chase the Spartan Warrior begin his military training?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 12

Who was the teacher of Alexander the Great?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle

Question 13

What kind of historical source is this page from the first printed edition of collected works by Homer in 1489?

Accepted Answer

Primary

Question 14

The Ancient Greeks called anyone who wasn't Greek a barbarian.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

What is the main subject of Hesiod's Theogony?

Accepted Answer

Mythology

Question 16

Izzy is writing an essay on ancient Greek religion and mythology. Which of these would be great primary sources to use?

Accepted Answer

Hesiod's Theogony, A red-figure vase showing Aphrodite

Question 17

Who was the king of the Greek gods?

Accepted Answer

Zeus

Question 18

What type of government did they have in Athens?

Accepted Answer

Democracy (rule by citizens)

Question 19

Yien knows Herodotus was born in 484 BCE. He thinks 484 BCE (before common era) is the same as 484 BC (before Christ).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

The ancient Greek concept of excellence was called....

Accepted Answer

Arete

Question 21

Mia wants to be the epitome of arete. To do this, what should she do?

Accepted Answer

Always look for ways to extend her learning, Always make 100% effort completing tasks, Always bring a pen and charged laptop to class, Always come to class on time, Always listen when Ms Miller is giving instructions, Always get a good nights sleep (at least 8 hours)

FAMOUS ANCIENT GREEK PEOPLE

Questions 21

FAMOUS ANCIENT GREEK PEOPLE

Questions 21