Exploring Ancient Greek Civilizations

What was a key feature of Socrates' method of teaching?

• Lecturing students on facts

• Asking questions to stimulate critical thinking

• Writing extensive essays

• Conducting experiments

Which city-state is known for developing the concept of democracy in ancient Greece?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

What was one of the main goals of Alexander the Great's conquests?

• To establish a democratic government

• To spread Greek culture and influence

• To build a large navy

• To create a new religion

What was a significant cause of the Peloponnesian War?

• Disputes over trade routes

• Rivalry between Athens and Sparta

• Invasion by the Persians

• A natural disaster

How did city-states in ancient Greece typically govern themselves?

• Through a centralized monarchy

• By a council of elders

• Each city-state had its own government

• By a single ruler

What was a cultural influence of the Hellenistic period?

• The decline of Greek language

• The spread of Greek art and architecture

• The isolation of Greek culture

• The end of philosophical thought

Which philosopher was a student of Socrates and wrote dialogues featuring him?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Pythagoras

• Heraclitus

What was a key characteristic of Athenian democracy?

• Only women could vote

• All citizens could participate in decision-making

• It was ruled by a king

• It was a military dictatorship

What was one of the outcomes of Alexander the Great's conquests?

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The unification of the Greek city-states

• The spread of Greek culture across three continents

• The establishment of a new religion

What was a major effect of the Peloponnesian War on Greece?

• Strengthening of Greek unity

• The rise of the Persian Empire

• The weakening of Greek city-states

• The discovery of new lands