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WorksheetsBrainpop! Athens
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go?
Western Asia, by the Caspian Sea
Northern Europe, by the Baltic Sea
Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea
Western Europe, by the Atlantic Ocean
How were Ancient Greek city-states different from modern U.S. states?
Each city-state had its own laws; U.S. states do not
No central government united the Greek states
All Greek city-states were ruled by kings; U.S. states are run by elected officials
Each Greek city-state had its own unique language; each U.S. state does not
Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"
Coins and weapons from that era were made from gold. b. c. . d.
Athens had conquered all of its neighboring city-states during that time, making it very rich.
At that time, most Athenians worshiped golden statues of gods and goddesses
Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time.
In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader," what does "charismatic" mean?
Dictatorial
Extremely powerful
Having personal charm and appeal
Democratically elected
If you wanted to debate with an Athenian philosopher, where would you go?
The Parthenon
The Festival of Dionysus
The Temple of Athena
The agora
If you attended the Festival of Dionysus, what would you experience?
Four days of comedy and tragedy
Chariot races and other games
A banquet honoring the Emperor
A solemn religious event
Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games?
All men are created equal
A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind
City-states should not fight wars against one another
Democracy is the greatest form of government
How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?
Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries
People were not allowed to vote for their leaders
Women could not participate in public life
People were not allowed to criticize the government
Which of these is an opinion about Athens?
Sophocles was among the most famous Athenian playwrights
Plays were an important part of Athenian culture
Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today
Many Ancient Greek plays have been lost over the past 2,500 years
Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?
The capital of Greece
A cultural and artistic capital
The birthplace of capitalism
The capital of ancient Europe
