Ancient Greece Culture

A way of teaching by asking students questions. This teaching strategy was created by __________. It is still used by teachers today.

• Sophists

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

What did the ancient Greeks call themselves?

• Hellenes

• Grecians

• Acropolis

• Corinthians

What were key characteristics of the ancient Olympic Games? Select the three correct answers.

• It was a gathering of kings.

• It was an athletic competition.

• It was an exhibition of Greek arts.

• It was a festival honoring Zeus.

• It was a time for peace and negotiation.

Who was able to compete in ancient Greek Olympics?

• Greek men from all social classes

• Foreigners

• Women

• Slaves

What role did the Parthenon have?

• It was a library.

• It was a marketplace.

• It was a government building.

• It was a temple.

Plato is best known for his contributions in what field.

• exploration

• mathmatics

• politics

• science

Why did Ancient Greeks organized the Olympic games?

• To showcase their athletic prowess.

• To establish dominance over other city-states.

• To honor Zeus and promote peace among city-states.

What role did temples like the Parthenon have in Ancient Greece?

• Temples were used as a way to honor the greek gods.

• Temples were used

  as a museum for Greek culture.

• Temples were used

  as a school for greek philosophers.

• Temples were used

  as a school for greek philosophers.

Use the image to answer the question. This statue of Poseidon is located in Spain's Canary Islands. This is evidence that ____________.

• Greek myths are known across much of the world

• Greek religion included many minor gods and goddesses

• citizens of the various Greek city-states worshipped the same set of Greek gods

• Greeks believed that it was necessary to honor, thank, and bargain with the gods

How has ancient Greek culture helped our society?

• creating the doctors oath of "do not harm"

• creating a ritual of mummification

• creating the idea of happiness

• creating the gods