Athens, Sparta, Alexander: A Weekly Review

What was the primary focus of Spartan society in ancient Greece?

• Philosophy

• Military training

• Trade

• Art

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Which city-state was known for its democratic government in ancient Greece?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

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Who is considered the "Father of Western Philosophy"?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

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What is the term for the spread of Greek culture and influence during and after the conquests of Alexander the Great?

• Hellenism

• Romanization

• Byzantinism

• Orientalism

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Which geographical feature played a significant role in the development of independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Plains

• Rivers

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What was the name of the independent Greek City States located within each valley and its surrounding mountains?

• Country

• Polis

• Provence

• Town

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Which philosopher was a student of Socrates and wrote "The Republic"?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Epicurus

• Zeno

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What was the primary language used in the Hellenistic world?

• Latin

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Persian

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What was the primary achievement of Alexander the Great?

• Establishing a vast empire

• Writing philosophical texts

• Developing new mathematical theories

• Building the Parthenon

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Why was the Parthenon built?

• The Parthenon was built as a temple for the goddess Athena.
• The Parthenon was built to honor the Olympic Games.
• The Parthenon was built as a fortress.
• The Parthenon was built as a marketplace.