WorksheetsElements of Greek Culture
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which statements accurately describe the religion of ancient Greece? (Choose 2)
The Ancient Greek religion had human-like gods.
The Ancient Greek religion was followed by only one city-state.
The Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic.
The Ancient Greek religion was similar to Buddhism.
The Ancient Greek religion had a head god named Helios.
How did Socrates study knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life?
He studied at the Academy, which was the first institute of higher learning in the Western world.
He was a student of Aristotle and learned about philosophy from him.
He read Greek literature like the Iliad and the Odyssey to find answers.
He asked questions and then tested the answers with more questions.
Why did the Olympic games begin?
to give Hera a special gift
to honor Zeus with a competition
to provide Hades with a sacrifice
to please Helios with a ritual
How did the Greeks use myths?
to explain events in their everyday lives
to perform rituals to please their gods
to write great epic poems
to make temples more holy
How did the Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into ancient Greek life?
by providing an account of historical events written at that time
by explaining advancement in math and architecture
by featuring the values and customs of ancient Greek society
by detailing the many ways Homer was an ancient Greek hero
How did the Greeks build amphitheaters?
They were built into the side of a hill so that seats rose from the central stage.
They were built with marble columns and a wood ceiling so that the ceiling was not too heavy.
They were built with a shallow pool in front so that light reflected onto a central stage.
They were built as high, fortified retreats so that people had a place to go when under attack.
Who founded a school called the Lyceum?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Alexander
Who founded the Academy in Athens?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Alexander
Who wrote The Republic about the ideal state?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Alexander
Who tutored Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Alexander
Which of these are BOTH philosophers and writers?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Alexander
How do we know what Socrates thought?
Aristotle wrote about his teachings.
Plato wrote about his teachings.
Socrates wrote myths and stories that tell us.
Homer wrote myths and stories about him.
Which statement accurately describes this structure?
The Parthenon was a temple to honor Athena located on the Acropolis of Athens.
The Parthenon was a citadel to protect Athens located on the Acropolis.
The Acropolis was a citadel to protect Athens located on the Parthenon.
The Acropolis was a temple to honor Athena located on the Parthenon of Athens.
What is a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill? It means "high city" in Greek.
eros
philadelphia
acropolis
agape
The Parthenon is located here.
The High-Walled City of Troy
The Island of Crete
The Labyrinth of Knossos
The Acropolis of Athens
