BrainPop: Athens

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If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go?

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Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea

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How were Ancient Greek city-states different from modern U.S. states?

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No central government united the Greek states.

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Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"

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Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time.

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In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader," what does "charismatic" mean?

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Having personal charm and appeal

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If you wanted to debate with an Athenian philosopher, where would you go? Options: The Parthenon, The Festival of Dionysus, The Temple of Athena, The agora

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The agora

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If you attended the Festival of Dionysus, what would you experience?

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Four days of comedy and tragedy

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Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games? Options: All men are created equal, A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind, City-states should not fight wars against one another, Democracy is the greatest form of government

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A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind

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How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?

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Women could not participate in public life.

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Which of these is an opinion about Athens? Sophocles was among the most famous Athenian playwrights, Plays were an important part of Athenian culture, Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today, Many Ancient Greek plays have been lost over the past 2,500 years

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Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today

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Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens? Options: The capital of Greece, A cultural and artistic capital, The birthplace of capitalism, The capital of ancient Europe

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A cultural and artistic capital