Ancient Greece

Which Greek philosopher used the method of asking questions to help people arrive at truth?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Marcus Aurelius

• Plato

What type of landform is Greece?

• An island

• An isthmus

• A strait

• A peninsula

Which description best applies to the Greek terrain?

• Arid and sparse

• Flat and open

• Rocky and mountainous

• Tropical

Which Greek city-state is famous for starting military training for its young men at age 7?

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Athens

• Corinth

How was Athenian democracy different than other ancient forms of governance?

• Slaves were equal to free men under the law.

• Women could hold political positions.

• All property was shared equally among the people.

• All citizens were required to take an active part in governance.

Homer is best known for doing what?

• Writing philosophical texts.

• Writing epic poems.

• Writing political tracts.

• Writing the most comprehensive history of ancient Greece.

What is the Greek word for city-state?

• polis

• league

• agora

• republic

The outdoor market place that was a central part of ancient Greek life was known as the...

• amphitheater

• acropolis

• parthenon

• agora

Herodotus and Thucydides are best known for which of the following?

• Writing historical texts

• Their philosophical ideas

• Their political leadership

• Their military prowess

According to the ancient Greeks, where did their gods and goddesses live?

• In the heavens

• Mount Vesuvius

• Under the oceans

• Mount Olympus