Greek Myths and Philosophy Quiz

How did Greeks use myths?

• to explain events in their everyday lives

• to perform rituals

• Make temples holy

How did Socrates study knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life?

• He asked questions and then tested them with more questions

• He was Aristotle's student

• He read Greek literature

True or False? Did Herodotus and Thucydides study history and work differed from modern history?

• True

• False

You would use this in Astronomy.

• Astrolabe

• Pulley

• Creating coins

• Wood screw

You would use this for creating coins.

• Ore smelting and casting

• Wood screw

• Pulley block

• Astrolabe

You would use this to move a boat from water to dry land.

• Astrolabe

• Pulley block

• Wood screw

You would use this to press olives or clothing?

• Wood screw

• Astrolabe

• Casting

What is an astrolabe?

• Instrument used to determine location of stars or planets and time of day or year

• Melting and molding rock

• Simple machine to join things together or transfer force

A simple machine with ropes and wheels used to lift heavy objects is?

• Pulley

• Casting

• Wood screw

A simple thing to join things together or transfer force?

• Wood screw

• Casting

• Astrolabe