Greek Achievements

Which is known as "Classical Culture"?

• Greek/Persian

• Greek/Roman

• Greek/Egyptian

• Greek/Chinese

What is Pythagoras famous for developing?

• the concept of square numbers

• the concept of geometry

• the concept of the rainbow

• the concept of gravity

What method of teaching did Socrates use with asking questions and having someone answer?

• Montessori Method

• Academy Method

• Socratic Method

• Political Method

What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?

• The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
• The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
• the ancient Greeks were most interested in farming.
• The ancient Greeks felt that  literature was pointless.

A government in which all citizens could vote on all lawmaking decisions, is best described as a/an ________?

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny

The three orders of Greek columns are called:

• Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
• Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
• Dorian, Isosceles, Corinthian
• Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy

One of the most famous ancient Greek poets who wrote the Iliad was...

• Homer.
• Athena.
• Sandburg. 
• Pericles

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The fact that the Greeks were able to determine the size of the Earth and that the Sun was bigger than Earth shows us:

• The Greeks had a telescope

• The Greeks had an advanced understanding of mathematics

• The gods spoke to the Greeks and enlightened them

• None of the above

Which of the following people is famous in Greek history for his feats of engineering and inventions?

• Socrates

• Homer

• Hippocrates

• Archimedes

He is considered the "Father of Medicine."

• Socrates

• Archimedes

• Hippocrates

• Euclid