Day 3: Legacy of Ancient Greece slides 11-15

Who wrote tragedies according to the learning material?

• Aristophanes

• Dionysus

• Aeschylus

• Socrates

Who wrote comedies according to the learning material?

• Aeschylus

• Dionysus

• Socrates

• Aristophanes

Theater in ancient times was performed to honor which god?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Dionysus

• Athena

What was the original purpose of the Olympics when it began?

• To celebrate the end of wars

• To honor the god Apollo

• To honor the god Zeus

• To showcase the wealth of Greece

What type of events did the original Olympics mostly consist of?

• Combat sports

• Chariot racing

• Running events

• Aquatic events

What was Socrates' motto?

• Live and let live

• Know thyself

• To thine own self be true

• Question everything

How did Socrates die?

• He died in battle

• He died of natural causes

• He was poisoned to death

• He died in exile

What did Plato found?

• A) The Lyceum

• B) The Academy

• C) The Library of Alexandria

• D) The School of Athens

What is the significance of the Academy that Plato founded?

• A) It was the first public library.

• B) It was the first democratic assembly.

• C) It was the world's first university.

• D) It was the first medical school.

What is Aristotle known for?

• His poetic works

• His scientific method

• His political career

• His architectural designs