GREEK CIVILIZATION

Tragedy and comedy were two forms of art developed in ancient Greek

• music.

• theater.

• pottery.

• architecture.

Giant statues of figures such as Athena and Zeus showed the importance of which aspect of ancient Greek culture?

• trade

• warfare

• religion

• diplomacy

The Greek gods of Athena and Ares are BOTH associated with

• athletics.

• farming.

• warfare.

• government.

The main characters in fables are gods and goddesses who act like humans.

• True

• False

Before he was killed, Philip had become ruler of most of Greece.

• True

• False

The Greeks hoped to earn the favor of their gods and goddesses, by performing

• prophecies.

• oracles.

• dramas such as tragedies and comedies.

• rituals, sacrifices, and festivals.

Which of the following is NOT a modern example of Greek drama?

• concerts

• movies

• plays

• comedy shows

Which Greek philosopher had the most influence on the formation of the United States government?

• Sophists

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

During the Hellenistic Era, which culture was spread throughout many parts of the world.

• Greek

• Jewish

• Macedonian

• Egyptian

Plato believed in rule by _______.

• the common people

• a small group of rulers

• philosopher-kings

• elected officials