Greek Civilization Test

Greek myths were important to the Greek people because they _______________.

• told about city-states

• showed Greek religious beliefs

• represented the best of Greek culture

• presented Gods as all-powerful beings

Why did the Greeks perform rituals?

• to be able to marry

• to be able to enter Mount Olympus

• to win the favor of their God

• to win athletic competitions

In what ways did Homer’s epics affect the people of Greece? Select ALL that apply.

• They provided heroes who were role models for Greek boys.

• They told stories about journeys and long and difficult wars.

• They served as models for European and American literature.

• They taught ancient Greeks about the importance of loyalty, courage, and honor

What indicates the lasting influence of Aesop’s Fables?

• The stories show human weaknesses and strengths.

• The stories are still read by people around the world.

• The stories were part of Greek oral tradition.

• The stories end with a useful truth.

What evidence supports the idea that Aristophanes influenced modern comedies?

• He poked fun at the leaders and current issues and included jokes in his dramas.

• He showed the suffering people had to go through during war

• He wrote about the importance of doing what one believes to be true.

• He told stories that included a moral and a reason for doing something.

The _______________ of the White House shows the influence that ancient Greek architecture had.

• doors

• columns

• statues

• art

What is the Socratic method of teaching?

• The teacher assigns students work and responds to the work.

• The teacher lectures students giving them the knowledge they need.

• The teacher asks questions to get the students to form their own opinions.

• The teacher writes out his or her beliefs and the students read the beliefs.

Aristotle’s ideas influenced the United States government because in the United States government, _______________.

• the system is fair and just

• the people represent themselves

• only a few strong individuals control the government

• no one person or group has too much power

What led both Herodotus and Thucydides to write history?

• They wanted to explain legends and myths.

• They wanted to present information that was accurate.

• They wanted to provide the reasons for war.

• They wanted to tell stories so people would honor the Gods.

Why was Hippocrates called the “father of medicine”? Select ALL that apply.

• He discovered his own treatments to help cure the sick.

• He traveled throughout Greece to develop theories by observing.

• He made rules for doctors to follow when treating patients.

• He believed diseases come from natural causes, not evil spirits