Lesson 29 - The Golden Age of Athens

Why was Pericles famous?

• He was the architect of a major temple.

• He led the government during the Golden Age.

• He led the army during the Persian Wars.

• He was the author of important plays.

Why did Athenians start new construction after the Persian wars?

• Their city had been destroyed.

• The wars had made them wealthy.

• Most of their soldiers had been killed.

• They had conquered other city states.

Why was Mount Olympus important to the Greeks?

• They thought the gods lived there.

• They grew olives on its slopes.

• They watched athletes compete below it.

• They built a theater on its side.

Athens paid salaries to med who held public office . How did that affect the growth of democracy?

• It hurt democracy by encouraging the leader of Athens to surround himself with his friends.

• It helped democracy by rewarding each of the people who came to vote in the Assembly.

• It hurt democracy by making government workers rich.

• It helped democracy by enabling people who were not rich to work for the government.

Which part of the temple is the pediment?

• the inside of the temple with sculptures

• the band that runs above the columns

• the platform for standing

• the triangle at the top front

How can you tell that this is a Doric column?

• It has a freize.

• It is simple.

• It sits on a base.

• It is very decorative.

For what crime was Socrates arrested?

• telling state secrets to an enemy power

• asking questions that seemed to dishonor the gods

• refusing to teach the children of the rich

• living on the streets with no means of support

What does the Greek love of sports show about ancient Greeks?

• They treated men and women as equals.

• They valued physical fitness.

• They forced their slaves to fight.

• They cared more about winning than fairness.

Why was the Parthenon built?

• to honor the goddess Athena

• to foretell the future

• to reward the chief of the navy

• to hold meetings by city leaders

What was the main purpose of a Greek chorus?

• to train children to sing well

• to keep workers moving quickly

• to satisfy the angry gods

• to help people understand the play