The Golden Age of Athens

What event happened prior to Athens beginning its Golden Age?

• Athens won the Persian Wars
• Persia won the civil war
• Sparta formed as a city
• All of the above

Which best explains how did the Persian Wars led to the Golden Age of Athens

• It led to the Athenians having more access to wealth and resources
• It led to Athens having less time for jobs other than farming
• It led to Persia conquering the world
• It didn't help Athens at all

Which best defines a Golden Age?

• A time period of peace, prosperity, and a growth in the arts and wealth of the average person
• A time period when King Midas rules
• A time period when resources are given to other nations because you are in debt
• A time period when society starts to fall apart and chaos reigns

By ensuring that people have greater access to wealth/money, a golden age serves which purpose of government?

• support the economy
• protect rights
• promote rule of law
• prepare for the common defense

Which of the following happened DURING the Golden Age of Athens?

• The Parthenon was built
• The United States formed
• Sparta brought 300 soldiers to attack Persia
• Women in Athens earned the right to vote

Which of the following happened during the Golden Age of Athens?

• Philosophy first began
• Science was ended
• Alexander conquered all of Greece
• Hammurabi wrote down his laws

Who is seen as the first philosopher?

• Socrates
• Hammurabi
• Emperor Qin
• All of the above

What was the consequence of Socrates asking questions?

• He was arrested, put on trial, and put to death
• He became the greatest Athenian general ever
• He stole all of Athens' gold, ending the Golden Age
• He started a new religion called Christianity

Which can best explains why Socrates didn't escape when given the chance?

• His ethics said he should accept his punishment
• His ethics said he should run from his punishment
• Socrates had no ethics
• He was never given the chance to escape so this is a trick question

When arresting Socrates, the Athenian government said that Socrates was responsible for corrupting the youth of Athens. This is an example of how Athens believed they were providing which purpose of government

• preparing for the common defense
• supporting the economy
• provide public services
• none of the above