The Golden Age of Athens

Why was Pericles famous?

• 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

What was one reason that actors wore masks in ancient Greek theater?

• Women played male characters.

• Men played all characters.

• It honored Dionysus, the god of masks.

• Women played male roles and men played female roles.

The word philosophy comes from Greek words meaning

• "see from afar."

• "sad and happy."

• "near the market."

• "love of wisdom."

Why did the Greeks agree every four years to stop fighting for a brief period?

• to allow their soldiers to rest

• to pull a ship through the city

• to let athletes go to the Olympics

• to hold a festival for all their gods