L31 Legacy of Greece

The word alphabet comes from

• the ideas of Aristotle.

• the work of the writer Thucydides.

• the first two letters of the Greek alphabet.

• the Greek words meaning "word" and "parts."

Why is Herodotus called the “father of history”?

• He had many children.

• He taught in the agora.

• He wrote about the past.

• He was an important leader.

Which of the choices below is a part of American democracy that comes from the ancient Greeks?

• juries of citizens

• a Council of Elders

• one official religion

• independent city-states

How was ancient Greek democracy different from American democracy today?

• Everyone did not always agree.

• All citizens voted on every issue.

• People could speak their opinions.

• Strong speakers influenced others.

Hippocrates is called the “father of medicine.” Which statement would he most likely have made?

• "I will tell everybody about your illness."

• "I see that you got sick after eating that meat."

• "You must let me try this experiment on you."

• "You are sick because the gods are angry at you."

Which one of these lists of items would Pythagoras and Euclid most likely have written about?

• rocks, stones, and dirt

• skin, blood, and bones

• lines, circles, and squares

• actors, costumes, and stages

Which of these ideas was first introduced in ancient Greece?

• The moon seems to change shape.

• It is good to study the star patterns.

• The planets affect human lives.

• Earth moves around the sun.

How did Greek scientists make their most important discoveries?

• They got the citizens to vote.

• They translated Egyptian texts.

• They built complicated machines.

• They observed and asked questions.

In what way are many theaters today like the ones in ancient Greece?

• The back of the theater is open.

• People pay more for the best seats.

• The stage is built into the side of a hill.

• The rows rise so people can see and hear.

What is one way the modern Olympics are like those of ancient Greece?

• The location changes.

• An athlete lights a flame.

• Games are held every year.

• Many countries send athletes.