Entry Test Greek Civilization (Tenn. ed.)

Greek myths were important to the Greek people because they _______________.

• told about city-states

• showed Greek religious beliefs

• represented the best of Greek culture

• presented Gods as all-powerful beings

Why did the Greeks perform rituals?

• to be able to marry

• to be able to enter Mount Olympus

• to win the favor of their God

• to win athletic competitions

In what ways did Homer’s epics affect the people of Greece? Select ALL that apply.

• They provided heroes who were role models for Greek boys.

• They told stories about journeys and long and difficult wars.

• They served as models for European and American literature.

• They taught ancient Greeks about the importance of loyalty, courage, and honor.

What indicates the lasting influence of Aesop’s Fables?

• The stories show human weaknesses and strengths.

• The stories are still read by people around the world.

• The stories were part of Greek oral tradition.

• The stories end with a useful truth.

The _______________ of the White House shows the influence that ancient Greek

architecture had.

• doors

• columns

• statues

• art

What is the Socratic method of teaching?

• The teacher assigns students work and responds to the work.

• The teacher lectures students giving them the knowledge they need.

• The teacher asks questions to get the students to form their own opinions.

• The teacher writes out his or her beliefs and the students read the beliefs.

Aristotle’s ideas influenced the United States government because in the United States

government, _______________.

• the system is fair and just

• the people represent themselves

• only a few strong individuals control the government

• no one person or group has too much power

What effect did the Peloponnesian War have on the Greek city-states?

• It showed that they had a strong army of foot soldiers.

• It left them weak and unable to defend themselves.

• It gave them control of the Persian Empire.

• It made it possible for them to stop Philip’s invasion.

How was Philip able to take control of the Greek city-states? Select ALL that apply.

• He won the city-states’ respect and admiration.

• He bribed the leaders of city-states to surrender.

• He defeated city-states in battle.

• He got city-states to volunteer to join Macedonia.

Why was Alexander the Great well-respected? Select ALL that apply.

• He gave control of the Greek city-states back to Greece.

• He avoided attacking the Persians because their army was one of the strongest in the

  world.

• He conquered the Persian Empire and expanded his empire all the way into India.

• He ended his conquests because his soldiers refused to continue.