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1
Alexander’s empire did not grow any larger because
he reached all his goals.
his generals began fighting for power
his soldiers wanted to return home
the Hindu Kush defeated him
2
Greeks gathered every four years at Olympia for the Olympic Games to honor the gods.
False
True
3
From artwork historians have learned that Minoan life was tied to the sea.
False
True
4
Alexander the Great discouraged Greeks from mingling with people from the places he conquered.
False
True
5
This is known as the central marketplace in ancient Greece.
Agora.
Polis
Archon.
Temple.
6
Which of the following Greek inventors is responsible for developing the pulley and the lever?
Pythagoras
Archimedes
Euclid
Hippocrates
7
Which of the following is true of Alexander the Great?
He ruled over his empire for three decades until his death.
He is Greek by birth and is a lover of Greek philosophy.
When he is younger hestudied under Aristotle
He is very cruel to the people he conquers
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Which famous battle, depicted in the movie “300” pitted the Spartans (Greeks) vs. the Persians?
Salamis
Thermopylae
Thebes
Marathon
9
The city-state of Sparta was characterized by
dependence upon the sea
an emphasis on warfare
democratic institutions
an emphasis on temple worship
10
Greek drama started in Athens and was created as part of religious festivals honoring Dionysus
False
True
11
Which of the following is true of a ‘sophist’?
They believed in searching for universal truth.
Were skilled debaters
Believed that ethical standards for living were important.
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Alexander the Great built the largest empire the world had ever seen
False
True
13
Hellenistic culture blended elements of Greek civilization Persia, Egypt, and Central Asia
True
False
14
Who was the famous Greek teacher that instructed Alexander the Great?
Mr. Cornelius
Socrates
Arisotle
Plato
15
He is the author of the Iliad and The Odyssey and give us the only depiction of the Trojan War
Arisotle
Homer
Socrates
Plato
16
The role of women in ancient Greece was centered around
Government and law.
Education and philosophy.
Home and domestic activity.
The temple and religious festivals.
17
What is the form of government where a majority of the citizens make the decisions?
Democracy
Aristocracy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
18
Where did Achilles get shot?
Arm
Heel
Eye
Head
19
Most of what we know about Socrates comes from the writing of
Plato
Pericles
Hippocrates
Socrates himself
20
Who took the throne in Macedonia after King Philip II was assassinated?
Archimedes
Alexander
Phillip III
Darius II