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- 1. Multiple Choice
Greek myths were important to the Greek people because they _______________.
told about city-states
showed Greek religious beliefs
represented the best of Greek culture
presented Gods as all-powerful beings
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why did the Greeks perform rituals?
to be able to marry
to be able to enter Mount Olympus
to win the favor of their God
to win athletic competitions
- 3. Multiple Choice
In what ways did Homer’s epics affect the people of Greece? Select ALL that apply.
They provided heroes who were role models for Greek boys.
They told stories about journeys and long and difficult wars.
They served as models for European and American literature.
They taught ancient Greeks about the importance of loyalty, courage, and honor
- 4. Multiple Choice
What indicates the lasting influence of Aesop’s Fables?
The stories show human weaknesses and strengths.
The stories are still read by people around the world.
The stories were part of Greek oral tradition.
The stories end with a useful truth.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What evidence supports the idea that Aristophanes influenced modern comedies?
He poked fun at the leaders and current issues and included jokes in his dramas.
He showed the suffering people had to go through during war
He wrote about the importance of doing what one believes to be true.
He told stories that included a moral and a reason for doing something.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The _______________ of the White House shows the influence that ancient Greek architecture had.
doors
columns
statues
art
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the Socratic method of teaching?
The teacher assigns students work and responds to the work.
The teacher lectures students giving them the knowledge they need.
The teacher asks questions to get the students to form their own opinions.
The teacher writes out his or her beliefs and the students read the beliefs.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Aristotle’s ideas influenced the United States government because in the United States government, _______________.
the system is fair and just
the people represent themselves
only a few strong individuals control the government
no one person or group has too much power
- 9. Multiple Choice
What led both Herodotus and Thucydides to write history?
They wanted to explain legends and myths.
They wanted to present information that was accurate.
They wanted to provide the reasons for war.
They wanted to tell stories so people would honor the Gods.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why was Hippocrates called the “father of medicine”? Select ALL that apply.
He discovered his own treatments to help cure the sick.
He traveled throughout Greece to develop theories by observing.
He made rules for doctors to follow when treating patients.
He believed diseases come from natural causes, not evil spirits
- 11. Multiple Choice
What effect did the Peloponnesian War have on the Greek city-states?
It showed that they had a strong army of foot soldiers.
It left them weak and unable to defend themselves.
It gave them control of the Persian Empire.
It made it possible for them to stop Philip’s invasion.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How was Philip able to take control of the Greek city-states? Select ALL that apply.
He won the city-states’ respect and admiration.
He bribed the leaders of city-states to surrender.
He defeated city-states in battle
He got city-states to volunteer to join Macedonia.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why was Alexander the Great well-respected? Select ALL that apply.
He gave control of the Greek city-states back to Greece.
He avoided attacking the Persians because their army was one of the strongest in the world.
He conquered the Persian Empire and expanded his empire all the way into India.
He ended his conquests because his soldiers refused to continue.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was the main impact of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
Greek culture was spread throughout Southwest Asia and Egypt.
A unified government was set up for Southwest Asia and Egypt.
The Macedonians, Greeks, Egyptians, and Asians were united permanently
Alexandria became the center of ancient Greek culture.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What happened to Alexander’s empire after his death?
A warring group called the Parthians conquered it.
Everyone in the empire was forced to speak Greek.
His generals continued to rule the empire as one.
The empire was divided into separate kingdoms.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What made Alexandria, in Egypt, a major center of learning? Select ALL that apply
Its library had more than 500,000 scrolls.
It was on the Mediterranean Sea.
It had a museum where scholars conducted research.
It was the Greek capital of Egypt.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Hellenistic sculptors were different from Greece’s Golden Age sculptors because Hellenistic sculptors _______________.
created works that showed balance and harmony
created statues of Hellenistic kings
showed ideal figures
showed people realistically
- 18. Multiple Choice
In what did the Stoics believe?
The Stoics believed in living unhappy lives.
The Stoics believed in reason rather than emotion
The Stoics believed happiness came when they had no pain.
The Stoics believed in worrying all the time.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Aristarchus established the theory that _______________.
the Earth is the center of the universe
the Earth circles the sun
the Earth is round
the Earth rotates
- 20. Multiple Choice
How did the Greeks try to stop Rome from gaining control of Greece’s mainland?
The separate kingdoms joined together to fight against Rome.
The city-states remained under permanent control by Macedonia.
The Greeks began supporting Rome’s enemies in wars.
Several city-states gained their independence and waged war.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Macedonia gained power in the ancient world during the reign of King Philip II.
True
False
- 22. Multiple Choice
Many Greeks visited an oracle to find out about the future.
True
False
- 23. Multiple Choice
The Parthenon is an example of a Greek theater.
True
False
- 24. Multiple Choice
Aristotle’s writing had no effect on the writing of the U.S. Constitution.
True
False
- 25. Multiple Choice
The Gods in Greek myths have great powers but look and act like human beings
True
False
- 26. Multiple Choice
a commander in the army at 16 and a ruler at 20
Sophocles
Hellenistic Era
Sophists
Alexander
Stoics
- 27. Multiple Choice
rejected the idea of absolute right or wrong
Sophocles
Hellenistic Era
Sophists
Alexander
Stoics
- 28. Multiple Choice
a great Athenian writer who stressed courage and understanding
Sophocles
Hellenistic Era
Sophists
Alexander
Stoics
- 29. Multiple Choice
a time when Greek culture spread through the known world
Sophocles
Hellenistic Era
Sophists
Alexander
Stoics
- 30. Multiple Choice
believed that happiness resulted from using reason
Sophocles
Hellenistic Era
Sophists
Alexander
Stoics
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which city of Alexander’s empire was in Egypt?
Alexandria
Athens
Persepolis
Susa
- 32. Multiple Choice
Homer’s epic, the Iliad, is about
Alexander the Great.
Gilgamesh.
the oracle at Delphi.
the Trojan War.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Aesop’s fables were a part of Greek
architecture.
oral tradition.
politics
temples.
- 34. Multiple Choice
Who thought that governments should be headed by philosopher-kings?
Alexander the Great
Aristophanes
Jason
Plato
- 35. Multiple Choice
Aristotle taught his students the
“golden mean.”
“silver rule.”
“golden way.”
Golden Fleece.
- 36. Multiple Choice
Who was sentenced to death for his teachings?
Plato
Socrates
Archimedes
Aristotle
- 37. Multiple Choice
Who taught students that the universe followed the same laws that governed music and numbers?
Hippocrates
Thucydides
Pythagoras
Miletus
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which Greek scientist concluded that Earth was round?
Euclid
Archimedes
Eratosthenes
Epicurus
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