Which of the following best illustrates Greece’s lasting contribution to drama?

The development of comedy and tragedy

What lesson did the story of Arachne teach?

Excessive pride can destroy people.

The Greeks practiced polytheism, meaning that they believed in . . . . .

many gods with supernatural power

What were the Olympic games?

a sporting event that honored Zeus

Greeks honored the gods and goddesses with

festivals, competitions and sacrifices

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11:3 Ancient Greek Beliefs and Arts

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Review of Ancient Greek Beliefs and Arts for 6th grade curriculum.

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1
The three architectural orders are
doric, ionic, corinthian
doric, ironic, corinthian
doric, ionic, athenian
doric, iconic, carthaginian
2
Apollo’s priestess was known as the Delphic oracle and she
lived on Mt. Olympus
could not be killed.
answered questions
spoke in a Homeric dialect
3
According to the ancient Greeks’ beliefs, where did most of their major gods live?
In the sea
On Mount Olympus
In caves deep underground
At Delphi
4
What was the function of the chorus in Greek drama?
to sing music between acts
to comment on the action
to deal with current events
to perform major actions
5
Whose comedies are still produced today?
Euripides
Aesop
Aeschylus
Aristophanes
6
Which of the following best illustrates Greece’s lasting contribution to drama?
The use of a distinct chorus withcommentary
The incorporation of Greekmythology
The development of comedy and tragedy
The development of dramatic fables
7
Greek Mythology is the collection of stories about
Greek history
Greek military battles
Greek gods and heroes
Greek art and architecture
8
What lesson did the story of Arachne teach?
Gods are have higher powers than children.
You should never smart mouth a god.
Excessive pride can destroy people.
Children should be humble or they will be destroyed.
9
The art of ancient Greece was often connected to Greek
Sports contests
Festivals
Politics
Religion
10
Greek mythology is the collection of stories about . . . .
Greek gods and heros
Greek History
Greek military battles
Greek art and architecture.
11
The Boy that Cried Wolf, & The Tortisse & the Hare are both what. . . <br>
epics
fables
legends
hyperboles
12
Ideal human proportions were based in
mythical characters
observation of leaders
math
history
13
The Greeks practiced polytheism, meaning that they believed in . . . . .
the goodness of all things in nature
the duty to protect Greek travelers and traders
many gods with supernatural power
one god who looked and acted human
14
Which Ruler was most responsible for uniting Greece
Xerxes
King Philip
Pericles
Alexander the Great
15
Which structure is considered to be the finest example of classical Greek architecture?
The Parthenon
The Temple of Apollo
The stadium at Olympia
The Great Library of Alexandria
16
What were the Olympic games?
a sporting event that honored Zeus
a theatrical event that honoredAthena
a theatrical event that honoredZeus
a sporting event that honoredAthena
17
Comedies involved
chorus
violent conflict
slapstick
political humor
18
The Olympic Games were held every __________ years
7
2
4
10
19
Greeks honored the gods and goddesses with
lyric poetry
public dances
festivals, competitions and sacrifices
tragedies

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