Why was Pericles famous?
The Golden Age of Athens

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Christi Isheim
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He was the author of important plays.
He was the architect of a major temple.
He led the army during the Persian Wars.
He led the government during the Golden Age.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Parthenon built?
to foretell the future
to honor the goddess Athena
to reward the chief of the navy
to hold meetings by city leaders
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Mount Olympus important to the Greeks?
They built a theater on its side.
They grew olives on its slopes.
They thought the gods lived there.
They watched athletes compete below it.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One of the greatest achievements of Greek sculptors was
creating a vast terra-cotta army.
carving tiny figures in amazing detail.
making lifelike statues in natural poses.
building huge monuments of solid gold.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For what crime was Socrates arrested?
telling state secrets to enemy powers
refusing to teach the children of the rich
living on the streets with no means of support
asking questions that seemed to dishonor the gods
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Greek love of sports show about ancient Greeks?
They valued physical fitness.
They forced their slaves to fight.
They treated men and women as equals.
They cared more about winning than fairness.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of a Greek chorus?
to satisfy the angry gods
to train children to sing well
to keep workers moving quickly
to help people understand the play
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