Achievements of Ancient Greece

The philosophers, writers, scientists, mathematicians, historians, doctors, artists, and inventors of ancient Greece have continued to affect our world today. Which of the following fields has been most influenced by ancient Greek contributions?

• Philosophy

• Modern Medicine

• Astronomy

• All of the above

What did Greek sculptors try to create in their sculptures?

• Realistic human forms

• Abstract shapes

• Geometric patterns

• Animal figures

True or False: Greeks often carved statues of the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology.

• True

• False

What are Greeks known for painting on pots, vases, and vessels?

• Animals

• Geometric patterns

• Mythological scenes

• Portraits

Greek architects were known for designing:

• pyramids

• skyscrapers

• temples

• castles

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. True or False?

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: There were three different styles of columns used in Greek architecture: the Doric order, Ionic order, and ________ order.

• Corinthian

• Athenian

• Spartan

• Macedonian

Which of the following is a style of Greek column?

• Doric

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Romanesque

Socrates was known for his contributions to which field?

• Philosophy

• Mathematics

• Astronomy

• Medicine

Plato was a philosopher in ancient Greece. What did he create?

• The Republic

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• The Aeneid