WorksheetsU7 - Ancient Greece Learning Check 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"
a)
Coins and weapons from that era were made from gold
b)
Athens had conquered all of its neighboring city-states during that time, making it very rich
c)
At that time, most Athenians worshiped golden statues of gods and goddesses
d)
Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time
2.
Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games?
a)
All men are created equal
b)
A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind
c)
City-states should not fight wars against one another
d)
Democracy is the greatest form of government
3.
Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?
a)
The capital of Greece
b)
A cultural and artistic capital
c)
The birthplace of capitalism
d)
The capital of ancient Europe
4.
The use of reason and logic to explain how the natural world works and how one ought to live.
a)
religion
b)
theology
c)
philosophy
d)
world history
5.
?
a)
Agora
b)
Crete
c)
Sparta
d)
Parthenon
6.
Macedonian king who conquered most of the known world.
a)
Plato
b)
Aristotle
c)
Socrates
d)
Alexander the Great
7.
the Ancient Greeks were...
a)
...polytheistic
b)
...monotheistic
c)
...both polytheistic and monotheistic
d)
...neither polytheistic and monotheistic
8.
stories of the Ancient Greeks' gods & goddesses were called ________
a)
parables
b)
myths
c)
epics
d)
lullabies
9.
What contributions did the Ancient Greeks have to our modern society?
a)
Art & Architecture
b)
Literature & Drama
c)
Science & Mathematics
d)
All of the contributions mentioned
10.
The great philosophers of Ancient Greece were:
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
d)
all three (Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle)
11.
The philosophical method of questioning to gain truth
a)
Hellenistic Era
b)
rhetoric
c)
comedy
d)
Socratic Method
12.
Which Greek thinker was Alexander the Great's teacher?
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Archimedes
d)
Aristotle
13.
The games held every four years at a festival to honor Zeus were called
a)
Goodwill Games
b)
Marathons
c)
Olympics
d)
Triathlons
14.
Which of the following is true about the empire of Alexander the Great?
a)
The empire was smaller than his father's.
b)
The empire was limited to the land around the Mediterranean.
c)
The empire included land in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
d)
The empire was along trade routes
15.
Early Greek philosophers were important. What were they the first to do?
a)
Ignore their fellow man's responsibility
b)
study and analyze the world around them using logic and reason.
c)
describe why the Greek gods were to be worshipped
d)
help the Greek people make good decisions in daily life
16.
What does "Hellenistic" mean?
a)
a period of great achievements
b)
Greek-like
c)
an agreement
d)
rule by the people
17.
Why were many Greek achievements important?
a)
They helped Greece become a military power.
b)
They showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
c)
They strongly shaped Western culture.
d)
They encouraged people to use reason.
18.
Which classic civilization is known for this type of architecture?
a)
Sumerian
b)
Harappan
c)
Chinese
d)
Greek
19.
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.
20.
Which 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.
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