Choose the THREE statements that are true about the Peloponnesian War:

Sparta besieged Athens, but the siege ended when a plague broke out.

The Spartan navy blocked the Hellespont, forcing Athens to surrender.

Athens snuck into Sparta, which allowed Athens to win the war.

In what ways did the Peloponnesian War affect Greek civilization (choose all that apply)?

People lost their lives, buildings were destroyed, and farmland was ravaged.

Sparta took control of Greece for about thirty years.

What contributions did Thucydides make to the history of Greece? Choose all that apply.

Thucydides was a historian who witnessed the Peloponnesian War.

Thucydides was able to write about the Peloponnesian War from direct knowledge and careful research.

Thucydides recorded one of Pericles's most famous speeches during the Peloponnesian War.

Thucydides was able to introduce democracy to Sparta.

How did Alexander the Great spread Greek culture after he succeeded to the throne in Macedonia? Choose all that apply.

Alexander took control of the Greek army in order to pursue his dream of uniting the entire world under one empire.

As Alexander extended his rule, the conquered people began to adopt the Greek culture.

Alexander was a historian who witnessed the Peloponnesian War.

Alexander helped restore the former beauty of Athens by encouraging the rebuilding of sacred buildings.

In what ways did Greek culture affect the ancient world? Choose all that apply.

People adopted Greek philosophy, used Greek inventions, and learned from Greek scholars.

Greek art began to appear throughout the empire.

Greek became the common language of the people, allowing the Scripture to be translated into Greek.

People started giving their children Greek names.

How are Greek contributions seen in modern times? Choose all that apply.

Buildings use columns similar to those of Ancient Greece.

Greek contributions to drama are seen in theaters today.

People still appreciate sculpture and poetry similar to that of the Greeks.

Comic books stories are similar to those told in epic Greek stories.

Choose all correct answers: A description of education in Ancient Greece includes that __________.

boys began school at age six and continued until at least age fourteen

students used the Greek alphabet as they wrote on wax-coated tablets

boys from poorer families and also girls attended school

Choose all correct answers: Homer's contribution to literature includes that __________.

his works include the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey

his epics give glimpses into life and culture during the dark age of Greece

his epics emphasize the values heroes should have

Choose all correct answers: Greek myths __________.

tell stories about Greek gods and goddesses or human heroes

were passed down by storytellers

remained unchanged from the oiginal versions

Choose all correct answers: Greek plays __________.

were performed as a literary art form during religious festivals

were mostly about the gods and heroes

included the comedy and the tragedy

Choose all correct answers: Fables __________.

often had main characters that were animals that talked and acted as humans do

usually contain a moral in a closing statement

were stories that were written down

Choose all correct answers: Achievements in math and science in Ancient Greece include that __________.

Archimedes advanced the development of pulleys

Pythagoras studied geometry and developed a theorem about the area of triangles

Hippocrates contributed to the study of astronomy

Choose all correct answers: A description of athletic games in Ancient Greece includes that athletes __________.

competed in events such as sprints, wrestling, discus throwing, and chariot races

who won were crowned with garlands of laurel leaves

Choose all that apply. Which of the following contrasts the Greek religious beliefs with biblical truth?

The Greeks worshiped gods and goddesses who were very much like humans and just as sinful. The true God of the Bible is perfectly holy.

To win the favor of the gods, the Greeks offered them sacrifices. In the Bible, God Himself offered the perfect sacrifice so that we can be acceptable in His sight.

The Greeks believed that the Bible was true, which is why the Bible was written in Greek.

the center of religious life in Athens; a hill overlooking the city of Athens

a form of government in which a few people rule

a person who studies to gain wisdom in a particular field

a form of government in which the citizens of the country have the power

Greek philosopher who wrote books about government

a carefully tested idea that has been proven to be true

Greek physician; called the Father of Medicine

Greek philosopher who devoted himself to the study of science

the ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis; known for its many columns and optical illusions in its design

Greek poet and storyteller; author of The Iliad and The Odyssey

one of the leaders of the democracy in Athens; considered one of the best orators of all time

a powerful city-state in Ancient Greece, where the world's first democracy developed; capital of present-day Greece

the center of religious life in Athens; a hill overlooking the city of Athens

a form of government in which a few people rule

a person who studies to gain wisdom in a particular field

a form of government in which the citizens of the country have the power

a legend or traditional story; often about gods and goddesses

Greek philosopher who encouraged his students to seek truth through human reason

the goddesses who the Greeks believed presided over the arts and sciences; their father was Zeus

Greek physician; called the Father of Medicine

a powerful city-state in Ancient Greece, where the world's first democracy developed; capital of present-day Greece

the center of religious life in Athens; a hill overlooking the city of Athens

a form of government in which a few people rule

Greek poet and storyteller; author of The Iliad and The Odyssey

one of the leaders of the democracy in Athens; considered one of the best orators of all time

the war between Athens and Sparta that lasted over twenty-seven years

Greek mathematician who studied geometry and came up with an important theorem about triangles

a legend or traditional story; often about gods and goddesses

Greek philosopher who encouraged his students to seek truth through human reason

the goddesses who the Greeks believed presided over the arts and sciences; their father was Zeus

Greek philosopher who devoted himself to the study of science

Ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis; known for its many columns and optical illusions in its design

a form of government in which a few people rule

a person who studies to gain wisdom in a particular field

a form of government in which the citizens of the country have the power

a legend or traditional story; often about gods and goddesses

special festivals originally held in the city of Olympia in Greece to honor the gods; consist of athletic contests