Golden Ages

What happened during the Greek Golden Age?

• There was a decline in the importance of art

• There were many artistic and scientific achievements.

• There was less emphasis on the importance of citizenship.

• There was a large drop in trade among the city states.

Which of the following statements about the Golden Age of Greece are TRUE?

• The City-State of Athens was a Tyranny

• People watched plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides

• Pericles, a statesman, was the leader of Athens

• They built the Parthenon, a temple to Athena, goddess of wisdom and war.

• Women were treated equally and allowed to vote.

The (a)   is the period of time in Greece where there were great innovations in democracy, art, philosophy, drama, and poetry that lasted from 461-429 BCE.

• Golden Age

• Early Age

• Prehistoric Age

• Athenian Age

Which generalization best explains why Koreans made scientific advancements during the time period discussed in the excerpt above?

• Scientific achievement is a central tenet of Buddhism

• Korean Buddhists conquered civilizations that made technological breakthroughs

• Other Buddhist civilizations shared technological innovations in addition to cultural ideas

• The Chinese conquered Korea and brought their innovations with them

Which civilization experienced a Golden Age known for its advancements in mathematics and astronomy?

• A) Roman Empire

• B) Gupta Empire

• C) Byzantine Empire

• D) Ottoman Empire

During the Islamic Golden Age, which city became a major center of learning and culture?

• A) Mecca

• B) Baghdad

• C) Cairo

• D) Damascus

What was a significant achievement during the Golden Age of the Gupta Empire?

• A) Construction of the Colosseum

• B) Development of the concept of zero

• C) Invention of the printing press

• D) Building of the Great Wall

Which period is often referred to as the Golden Age of China, marked by prosperity and cultural achievements?

• A) Tang Dynasty

• B) Ming Dynasty

• C) Han Dynasty

• D) Qing Dynasty

The Golden Age of Athens is most closely associated with which leader?

• A) Alexander the Great

• B) Pericles

• C) Julius Caesar

• D) Augustus

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Islamic Golden Age?

• A) Decline in scientific research

• B) Flourishing of arts and sciences

• C) Isolation from other cultures

• D) Suppression of philosophical thought