Ancient Athens Education and Literature

Emma seeks Julie's help for her social studies project on ancient Athens. They discuss who received education in Athens, highlighting that males and upper-class females were educated. Athens' influence on other city-states through idea sharing is noted. Famous scholars like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are mentioned, along with Homer's epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Emma expresses excitement about the information and thanks Julie for her assistance.

Who was primarily educated in ancient Athens?

• All citizens

• Only males

• Males and upper-class females

• Only females

How did Athens contribute to other city-states?

• By sharing educational practices

• By conquering them

• By isolating themselves

• By trading goods

Which group of people in Athens received education besides males?

• Foreigners

• All females

• Slaves

• Upper-class females

Who were the three main philosophers in ancient Athens?

• Socrates, Plato, and Homer

• Plato, Aristotle, and Homer

• Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

• Aristotle, Homer, and Socrates

What was Homer known for?

• Teaching mathematics

• Composing epic poems

• Writing philosophical texts

• Leading military campaigns

What is 'The Iliad' about?

• The journey of a Greek hero

• The Greek struggle to rescue a queen

• The life of Socrates

• The founding of Athens

What is the main theme of 'The Odyssey'?

• The teachings of Plato

• A hero's return home

• The Trojan War

• The rise of Athens

Which Greek hero is central to 'The Odyssey'?

• Hector

• Achilles

• Odysseus

• Agamemnon