Chapter 29: The Golden Age of Athens

Athens entered the Golden Age after the defeat of the Persians. 

• True
• False

During its Golden Age, Sparta became the most powerful Greek city-state. 

• True
• False

Which statement is true?

• Pericles focused his attentions entirely on building up the Athenian army.
• Pericles was obsessed with riches, and he promoted trade to make himself wealthy.
• Pericles encouraged growth in the arts, including music and drama.
• Pericles was a timid leader who made very little difference to the development of Athens.

Most homes in Athens were...

• large, impressive structures built of stone.
• multi-family structures built from wood.
• one-story structures built from mud bricks.
• temporary structures that could be moved from place to place.

Which mountain in Greece gave its name to the twelve most important gods and goddesses?

• Mount Vesuvius
• Mount Etna
• Mount Kythnos
• Mount Olympus

The Greeks believed the Gods were part of everyday life.

• True
• False

The Oracle of Delphi 

• is a story that helps explains a belief.
• a priestess that would answer questions
• the goddess of wisdom.

Greek temples were...

• places where Greeks gathered for religious worship.
• earthy dwelling places for gods and goddesses.
• marketplaces where food was bought and sold.
• meeting places where citizens debated important ideas.

Greeks worshiped...

• many gods and goddesses.
• only one god.
• one god and three goddesses.
• only the 12 Olympian gods.

A myth is

• something to honor someone.
• the way Greeks would find out the f future
• a traditional story that explains a culture's beliefs.