Legacy of Ancient Greece and The Golden Age of Athens

Which form of government has its origin in ancient Greece?

• democracy

• communism

• theocracy

• monarchy

What was the most significant legacy of Hippocrates?

• He was the first person to suggest that Earth moves around the sun.

• He established principles of medicine that are still followed, such as honesty and preserving life.

• His textbook has been used as the basis for the teaching of geometry for more than 2,000 years.

• He figured out how to estimate the distances from Earth to both the sun and the moon.

Geometry began as

• a system for measuring areas of land.

• a way of understanding how the human body worked.

• a method of choosing leaders in Athens.

• a structure for grammar, punctuation, and pronunciation.

The word "geography" comes from Greek words that mean

• "to measure land and area."

• "writing about the earth."

• "far off voice or sounds."

• "study of planets and stars."

Greek architectural styles are commonly found today in

• government buildings

• schools.

• libraries.

• all the above

Which statement confirms the enduring legacy of Greek drama?

• Greek dramas are still performed all over the world.

• Greek actors wore masks that showed which character they were playing.

• Audiences flocked to the theaters to see plays in ancient Greece

• Greek theaters were built as semicircles.

Which modern Olympic custom reflects an ancient Greek practice?

• The Olympic games are broadcast on international television.

• An athlete lights the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony.

• A medal ceremony is held after the conclusion of each Olympic event.

• At the closing ceremony, the host of the next Olympic games introduces itself.

What was the chief contribution that Pericles made to Athens?

• He soundly defeated the Persians in the Battle of Thermopylae

• He directed the rebuilding of the city, which had lain in ruins.

• He destroyed a number of unwanted buildings, such as the Parthenon.

• He established democracy in Athens for the first time.

On the acropolis, Athenians built

• magnificent temples as earthly homes for their gods and goddesses.

• a sports center where they held the Olympics every four years.

• homes for the wealthiest citizens, who valued the beautiful views.

• a meeting place where citizens gathered to discuss issues of the day.

Greeks worshiped

• many gods and goddesses.

• only one god.

• one god and three goddesses.

• only the 12 Olympian gods.