World History - Athens Article #2 Questions

What is the capital of Greece?

• Sparta

• Rome

• Athens

• Corinth

Who united the region of Attica?

• Pericles

• Cleisthenes

• King Theseus

• Poseidon

Which Greek gods had a competition to protect Athens?

• Zeus and Hera

• Apollo and Artemis

• Athena and Poseidon

• Ares and Aphrodite

What did Athena plant in the ground during the competition?

• A fig tree

• An olive branch

• A grapevine

• A laurel tree

Who was the leader of Athens between 461 to 429 BC?

• Cleisthenes

• Pericles

• Theseus

• Socrates

What is Athens known as the birthplace of?

• Philosophy

• Democracy

• Mathematics

• Architecture

What group in Athens was responsible for writing laws?

• Boule

• Ekklesia

• Areopagus

• Prytaneis

What was the Boule in ancient Athens?

• A court where jurors heard cases

• A council of representatives from ten Athenian tribes

• A temple dedicated to Zeus

• A marketplace for trade

What was the Agora in ancient Athens?

• A temple for worship

• A center of commerce and government

• A school for boys

• A military training ground

Who was the sculptor known for creating famous works for the Parthenon?

• Socrates

• Phidias

• Aristotle

• Plato