Ancient Greece

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

• Western Asia, by the Caspian Sea
• Northern Europe, by the Baltic Sea
• Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean
• Western Europe, by the Atlantic Ocean

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

• Each city-state had its own laws; US states do not
• No central government united the Greek states
• All Greek city-states were ruled by kings; US states are run by elected officials
• Each Greek city-state had its own language; each US state does not

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

• Coins and weapons from that era were made from gold
• Athens had conquered all of its neighboring city-states during that time, making it very rich
• At that time, most Athenians worshiped golden statues of gods and goddesses
• Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time

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

• Dictatorial
• Extremely powerful
• Having personal charm and appeal
• Democratically elected

If you wanted to debate with an Athenian philosopher, where would you go?

• The Parthenon
• The Festival of Dionysus
• The Temple of Athena
• The agora

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

• Four days of comedy and tragedy
• Chariot races and other games
• A banquet honoring the Emperor
• A solemn religious event

Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games?

• 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

Which of these is an opinion about Athens?

• Sophocles was among the most famous 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

Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?

• The capital of Greece
• A cultural and artistic capital
• The birthplace of capitalism
• The capital of ancient Europe

How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?

• Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries
• People were not allowed to vote for leaders
• Women could not participate in public life
• People were not allowed to criticize the government