Elements of Greek Culture

Which statements accurately describe the religion of ancient Greece? (Choose 2)

• The Ancient Greek religion had human-like gods.

• The Ancient Greek religion was followed by only one city-state.

• The Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic.

• The Ancient Greek religion was similar to Buddhism.

• The Ancient Greek religion had a head god named Helios.

How did Socrates study knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life?

• He studied at the Academy, which was the first institute of higher learning in the Western world.

• He was a student of Aristotle and learned about philosophy from him.

• He read Greek literature like the Iliad and the Odyssey to find answers.

• He asked questions and then tested the answers with more questions.

Why did the Olympic games begin?

• to give Hera a special gift

• to honor Zeus with a competition

• to provide Hades with a sacrifice

• to please Helios with a ritual

How did the Greeks use myths?

• to explain events in their everyday lives

• to perform rituals to please their gods

• to write great epic poems

• to make temples more holy

How did the Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into ancient Greek life?

• by providing an account of historical events written at that time

• by explaining advancement in math and architecture

• by featuring the values and customs of ancient Greek society

• by detailing the many ways Homer was an ancient Greek hero

How did the Greeks build amphitheaters?

• They were built into the side of a hill so that seats rose from the central stage.

• They were built with marble columns and a wood ceiling so that the ceiling was not too heavy.

• They were built with a shallow pool in front so that light reflected onto a central stage.

• They were built as high, fortified retreats so that people had a place to go when under attack.

Who founded a school called the Lyceum?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Alexander

Who founded the Academy in Athens?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Alexander

Who wrote The Republic about the ideal state?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Alexander

Who tutored Alexander the Great?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Alexander