Greek Civilization

Macedonia gained power in the ancient world during the reign of King Philip II.

• True

• False

Many Greeks visited an oracle to find out about the future.

• True

• False

The Parthenon is an example of a Greek theater.

• True

• False

Aristotle’s writing had a great impact on the writing of the U.S. Constitution.

• True

• False

The gods in Greek myths have great powers but look and act like human beings.

• True

• False

Who was a commander in the army at 16 and a ruler at 20?

• Sophocles

• Alexander

• Aristole

• Plato

Which group rejected the idea of absolute right or wrong?

• Socrates

• Sophists

• Aristole

• Plato

A great Athenian writer who stressed courage and understanding?

• Sophocles

• Alexander

• Aristole

• Plato

What do we call the time when Greek culture spread through the known world?

• The Classical Period

• The New Kingdom

• The Middle Ages

• The Hellenistic Era

Which group believed that happiness resulted from using reason?

• Sophists

• Plato

• Stoics

• Socrates