Ancient Greek Achievements

What did Greek sculptors try to highlight in their sculptures?

• The power of their rulers

• The beauty of humanity and movement

• The daily life of common people

• The landscapes of Greece

What are the Greeks known for painting on?

• Walls and ceilings

• Canvas and paper

• Pots, vases, and vessels

• Wood and stone

What are the three different styles of columns used in Greek architecture?

• Ionic, Corinthian, and Spartan

• Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian

• Doric, Athenian, and Ionic

• Corinthian, Spartan, and Athenian

What did Socrates believe in that led to the development of the Socratic method?

• Artistic expression

• Lifelong learning and questioning

• Military strategy

• Economic trade

Which institution did Plato found that served as a school for philosophers and scientists?

• The Lyceum

• The Parthenon

• The Academy

• The Agora

What is Aristotle known for encouraging that also contributed to the development of the scientific method?

• Physical fitness

• Reason and logic

• Mythological storytelling

• Political leadership

Who among the following philosophers taught Alexander the Great?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

What was the name of the school founded by Aristotle?

• The Academy

• The Lyceum

• The Sophist School

• The Athenian School

What type of plays did some Greek playwrights write to explain the hardships of Greek heroes?

• Comedies

• Tragedies

• Romances

• Historical plays

What is the Iliad about?

• The life of a Greek hero named Odysseus

• The battles near the end of the Trojan War and the accomplishments of Achilles

• Poems about family, friendship, and love

• Short stories called fables to teach life lessons