Golden Age of Athens Review

What was the Golden Age of Athens?

• A time of great achievements in art, philosophy, and government

• A period when Sparta ruled Greece

• A time of constant war and destruction

• A time when Athens had no democracy

Who was the leader of Athens during the Golden Age?

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Homer

• Hippocrates

What is Pericles known for?

• Expanding democracy and helping build the Parthenon

• Writing epic poems

• Inventing medicine

• Leading Sparta in battle

How did Pericles expand democracy in Athens?

• He allowed all citizens to vote, including women and slaves

• He let more regular citizens participate in government

• He created a monarchy where he made all decisions

• He gave power to the military leaders

What type of government did Athens have during the Golden Age?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy

• Dictatorship

What was the Parthenon?

• A marketplace in Athens

• A temple built for Athena

• A school where Socrates taught

• A theater for Greek plays

What architectural feature was used in the Parthenon?

• Glass windows

• Domes

• Columns and symmetry

• Steel beams

Who was Socrates?

• A leader of Athens

• A philosopher who encouraged questioning

• A doctor who created the Hippocratic Oath

• A famous playwright

What was the Socratic Method?

• A way of teaching through asking and answering questions

• A law that gave women the right to vote

• A type of Greek play

• A medical treatment for sick people

Why was Socrates put on trial and sentenced to death?

• He tried to overthrow the government

• He wrote plays that made fun of the leaders

• His ideas challenged the government and angered powerful people

• He refused to build the Parthenon