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Elements of Greek Culture

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Which statements accurately describe the religion of ancient Greece? (Choose 2)

a)

The Ancient Greek religion had human-like gods.

b)

The Ancient Greek religion was followed by only one city-state.

c)

The Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic.

d)

The Ancient Greek religion was similar to Buddhism.

e)

The Ancient Greek religion had a head god named Helios.

2.

How did Socrates study knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life?

a)

He studied at the Academy, which was the first institute of higher learning in the Western world.

b)

He was a student of Aristotle and learned about philosophy from him.

c)

He read Greek literature like the Iliad and the Odyssey to find answers.

d)

He asked questions and then tested the answers with more questions.

3.

Why did the Olympic games begin?

a)

to give Hera a special gift

b)

to honor Zeus with a competition

c)

to provide Hades with a sacrifice

d)

to please Helios with a ritual

4.

How did the Greeks use myths?

a)

to explain events in their everyday lives

b)

to perform rituals to please their gods

c)

to write great epic poems

d)

to make temples more holy

5.

How did the Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into ancient Greek life?

a)

by providing an account of historical events written at that time

b)

by explaining advancement in math and architecture

c)

by featuring the values and customs of ancient Greek society

d)

by detailing the many ways Homer was an ancient Greek hero

6.

How did the Greeks build amphitheaters?

a)

They were built into the side of a hill so that seats rose from the central stage.

b)

They were built with marble columns and a wood ceiling so that the ceiling was not too heavy.

c)

They were built with a shallow pool in front so that light reflected onto a central stage.

d)

They were built as high, fortified retreats so that people had a place to go when under attack.

7.

Who founded a school called the Lyceum?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

Alexander

8.

Who founded the Academy in Athens?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

Alexander

9.

Who wrote The Republic about the ideal state?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

Alexander

10.

Who tutored Alexander the Great?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

Alexander

11.

Which of these are BOTH philosophers and writers?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

Alexander

12.

How do we know what Socrates thought?

a)

Aristotle wrote about his teachings.

b)

Plato wrote about his teachings.

c)

Socrates wrote myths and stories that tell us.

d)

Homer wrote myths and stories about him.

13.

Which statement accurately describes this structure?

a)

The Parthenon was a temple to honor Athena located on the Acropolis of Athens.

b)

The Parthenon was a citadel to protect Athens located on the Acropolis.

c)

The Acropolis was a citadel to protect Athens located on the Parthenon.

d)

The Acropolis was a temple to honor Athena located on the Parthenon of Athens.

14.

What is a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill? It means "high city" in Greek.

a)

eros

b)

philadelphia

c)

acropolis

d)

agape

15.

The Parthenon is located here.

a)

The High-Walled City of Troy

b)

The Island of Crete

c)

The Labyrinth of Knossos

d)

The Acropolis of Athens