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6-2.2 Greek Achievements and Thinkers

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which statement summarizes the teaching style of Socrates?
a)
He made the students take notes to make them think deeper. 
b)
He sang all his ideas to his students to entertain them through song.
c)
He answered a question with a question to encourage deeper thinking.
d)
He knew all the answers to every question and told them they were wrong
2.
Which ancient Greek figure invented this device?
a)
Plato
b)
Socrates
c)
Pathagoras
d)
Archimedes
3.
Which of the following was a result of the conquests of Alexander the Great?
a)
Greek culture was spread through North Africa and Asia.
b)
Gold and salt trade expanded throughout West Africa.
c)
Representative democracy was adopted.
d)
Islamic culture was spread throughout Europe.
4.
What was the greatest achievement of ancient Athens?
a)
the invention and use of the wheel
b)
the establishment of monotheistic religion
c)
the establishment of democratic principles
d)
 the invention of indoor plumbing
5.
Who did Plato believe should run the government?
a)
Kings
b)
Citizens
c)
Priests
d)
Philosophers
6.
Why did the Greeks build temples and participate in the Olympics?
a)
To honor democracy
b)
To honor the Gods
c)
To honor the philosophers
d)
To honor the king
7.
Which Greek is considered to be the "father of modern medicine"?
a)
Socrates
b)
Pythagoras
c)
Hippocrates
d)
Archimedes
8.
What were the two types of Greek theater?
a)
song and dance
b)
drama and romance
c)
action and horror
d)
comedy and tragedy
9.
Which of the following empires are shown on the map? (Covers area in Europe, Asia and Africa)
a)
Roman Empire
b)
Byzantine Empire
c)
Persian Empire
d)
Alexander the Great's Empire
10.
Read the statement:
"The empire of Alexander the Great was so large that it stretched over parts of the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia."
What can you infer from the statement above?
a)
 Alexander's empire included only the Greeks.
b)
Alexander's empire spread to North America.
c)
Alexander's empire spread through missionary work.
d)
Alexander's empire included many different cultures and people.