Classical Civilizations Jig-Saw Practice

Ethan is in a debate club where he is encouraged to actively question knowledge and doubt the truth of something until it is proven to be true beyond a reasonable doubt. What is this policy or practice called?

• Skepticism

• Dogmatism

• Empiricism

• Rationalism

During a history class, Abigail was asked to identify the ancient city-state known for the implementation of one of the world’s first functional democratic governments.

• Athens

• Sparta

• Rome

• Babylon

During a geography quiz, Samuel was asked: What is the capital of Greece?

• Athens

• Rome

• Madrid

• Berlin

What is the name of the ancient ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire?

During a philosophy class, Emma asked, 'Who is known as a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy?'

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

This is the Persian conqueror and emperor famous for establishing the world’s first successful centralized imperial state from 559 – 530 BCE.

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius the Great

• Xerxes I

• Artaxerxes I

What empire did Cyrus the Great establish?

During a history class, James was learning about a Greek philosopher and polymath from the Classical period in Ancient Greece. Taught by Plato, this philosopher founded the Lyceum and synthesized a complicated philosophy of his own from previous Greek philosophers. It was from his teachings that the West inherited its intellectual lexicon, as well as problems and methods of inquiry. Who is this philosopher?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

This was the state policy and practice of the Persian Empire in which subjects of the Persians were allowed to practice their own traditional belief systems, traditions, ceremonies, and faiths.

• Religious Tolerance

• Cultural Assimilation

• Military Expansion

• Economic Reforms

Fill in the blank: The concept of allowing people to practice different religions is known as _________.