L 31 The Legacy of Ancient Greece

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How was ancient Greek democracy different from American democracy today?

• Everyone did not always agree.

• All citizens voted on every issue.

• People could speak their opinions.

• Strong speakers influenced others.

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Who would be the most likely to use lines of latitude and longitude?

• a painter

• a doctor

• a mapmaker

• an astronomer

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In what way are many theaters today like the ones in ancient Greece?

• The back of the theater is open.

• People pay more for the best seats.

• The stage is built into the side of a hill.

• The rows rise so people can see and hear.

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What is one way the modern Olympics are like those of ancient Greece?

• The location changes.

• An athlete lights a flame.

• Games are held every year.

• Many countries send athletes.

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Which of the choices below is a part of American democracy that comes from the ancient Greeks?

• juries of citizens

• a Council of Elders

• one official religion

• independent city-states

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Ancient Greeks developed the science of biology and we are still using biology today.

• True

• False

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The ideas in Euclid's textbook are still used in schools over 2,000 years later.

• True

• False

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We use many Greek prefixes and suffixes today in the English language.

• True

• False

Greek writing had an influence over English

• punctuation

• grammar

• words

• none of these

Which of the following has its origins in ancient Greece?

• texting

• documentaries

• novels

• historical writing