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WorksheetsLesson 29: The Golden Age of Athens
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why did Athenians start new construction after the Persian wars?
The wars had made them wealthy.
They had conquered other city-states.
Their city had been totally destroyed.
Most of their soldiers had been killed.
Athens paid salaries to men who held public office. How did that affect the growth of democracy?
It hurt democracy by making government workers rich.
It helped democracy by enabling people who were not rich to work for the government.
It helped democracy by rewarding each of the people who came to vote in the Assembly.
It hurt democracy by encouraging the leader of Athens to surround himself with his friends.
Why was Pericles famous?
He was the author of important plays.
He was the architect of a major temple.
He led the army during the Persian wars.
He led the government during the Golden Age.
Which phrase best describes public buildings in Athens?
made of stone
one story high
on narrow streets
outside the city walls
Why was the Parthenon built?
to foretell the future
to honor the goddess Athena
to reward the chief of the navy
to hold meetings by city leaders
The oracle of Delphi was a priestess whose words were believed to come from
They built a theater on its side.
They grew olives on its slopes.
They thought the gods lived there.
They watched athletes compete below it.
How can you tell that this is a Doric column?
It is simple.
It has a frieze.
It sits on a base.
It is very decorative.
Which part of the temple is the pediment?
the platform for standing
the triangle at the top front
the inside part with sculptures
the band that runs above the columns
One of the greatest achievements of Greek sculptors was __________________.
creating a vast terra-cotta army.
carving tiny figures in amazing detail.
making lifelike statues in natural poses.
building huge monuments of solid gold
For what crime was Socrates arrested?
telling state secrets to enemy powers
refusing to teach the children of the rich
living on the streets with no means of support
asking questions that seemed to dishonor the gods
What was the main purpose of a Greek chorus?
to satisfy the angry gods
to train children to sing well
to keep workers moving quickly
to help people understand the play
What was one reason that actors wore masks in ancient Greek theater?
Women played male characters.
Men played all characters.
It honored Dionysus, the god of masks.
Women played male roles and men played female roles
The word philosophy comes from Greek words meaning _______________.
"see from afar."
"sad and happy."
"near the market."
"love of wisdom."
Why did the Greeks agree every four years to stop fighting for a brief period?
to allow their soldiers to rest
to pull a ship through the city
to let athletes go to the Olympics
to hold a festival for all their gods
