Quiz on Pericles

Which of the following describes Pericles’s three main goals?

• Strengthen Athenian democracy

• Hold and strengthen the empire

• Glorify Athens

• Expand the territory

The Parthenon was built for which purpose?

• As a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena

• As a royal palace

• As a public library

• As a fortress

What was the purpose of Greek comedies?

• To entertain and amuse the audience

• To depict historical events

• To teach philosophical concepts

• To promote religious beliefs

What was the Peloponnesian War?

• A conflict between Athens and Sparta

• A war between Rome and Carthage

• A battle during the Crusades

• A civil war in England

What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens won the war

• Sparta won the war

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Both sides signed a peace treaty

Who were three important Greek philosophers?

• Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

• Homer, Hesiod, and Pindar

• Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon

• Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus

Pericles strengthened democracy by:

• Expanding the Athenian empire

• Increasing the number of paid public officials

• Building the Parthenon

• Establishing a direct democracy

What steps did Pericles take to strengthen the empire and glorify Athens?

• He expanded the Athenian navy and initiated the construction of the Parthenon.

• He reduced the size of the military and focused on agriculture.

• He isolated Athens from other city-states and focused on internal affairs.

• He abolished democracy and established a monarchy.

What themes were common in Greek tragedy?

• Fate and destiny

• Love and romance

• War and peace

• Science and technology

The themes of Greek comedies suggest what about the men and women of Athens?

• They were serious and somber.

• They enjoyed humor and satire.

• They were uninterested in theater.

• They preferred tragedies over comedies.