Greek Religion and Achievements

What was the greatest achievement of ancient Athens?

• the invention and use of the wheel
• the establishment of monotheistic religion
• the establishment of democratic principles
•  the invention of indoor plumbing

Why did the Greeks build temples and participate in the Olympics?

• To honor democracy
• To honor the Gods
• To honor the philosophers
• To honor the king

Which Greek is considered to be the "father of modern medicine"?

• Socrates
• Pythagoras
• Hippocrates
• Archimedes

What were the two types of Greek theater?

• song and dance
• drama and romance
• action and horror
• comedy and tragedy

Which of the following empires are shown on the map? (Covers area in Europe, Asia and Africa)

• Roman Empire
• Byzantine Empire
• Persian Empire
• Alexander the Great's Empire

Known as the central marketplace in ancient Greece.

• polis

• agora

• temple

• theater

A Greek doctor created the Hippocratic Oath, in which doctors today still take. The Hippocratic Oath is

• a test for doctors to pass in order to be a doctor

• a type of medicine for doctors

• a promise doctors make to practice safe medicine and care for their patients

The ancient Greeks based their religion on this.

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Polytheism

What is the best example of Greek architecture?

• The temple of Apollo

• The stadium at Olympia

• The Great Library at Alexandria

• The Parthenon in Athens

Who is known as the "Father of History"?

• Xenophon

• Aristotle

• Aesop

• Herodotus