Worksheets1.9 - 1.11 Quiz Ancient Greek Music
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 11mins
True or False: We know exactly when humans actually discovered their musical abilities.
True
False
Which one of these terms were NOT a created in Ancient Greece?
Modes
Scales
Musical Notes
Dynamics
From Pear Deck, what does “Western Music” primarily refer to?
Music from South America
Europe or countries primarily from Europe
Music from Asia
Music from North America
Ancient Greeks believed that music came from the gods and possessed special (a) .
The 9 Muses were daughters for which greek god?
Zeus
Aphrodite
Apollo
Athena
Where was music played in ancient Greece?
Banquets
Social Ceremonies
Worship
All the above
True or False: Ancient Greek musicians would sing songs of praises of great heroes and historical events.
True
False
True or False: Musical instruments for worship were usually the same amongst the gods.
True
False
Polytheism is...
a religious belief system involving many gods and goddesses.
a practice of taking care of parrots.
a religious belief that aliens built all the temples of the ancient world and that the Earth is flat.
the belief that Mr. Sullivan is all powerful and knowing.
True or False: The ancient greek gods were human, but they were more powerful than normal humans.
True
False
How did Cronus imprison his children?
He would devour them
He would put them in time out
He would lock them in their rooms.
He would send them away.
Why did Cronus fear his children?
He didn't like his children
He had too many of them.
They would overthrow him
True or False: The gods had a minor role in ancient greek culture and society
True
False
True or False: Ancient greeks would need to pray to multiple gods if they had more than one need.
True
False
Which country did the ancient greeks get their primary instruments from? (a)
The strings of the kithara and lyre were made out of sheep guts.
True
False
Which of these terms best describe a person that is highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit?
Virtuoso
Adept
Master
Melisma
Which of the following used instruments to accompany the event?
Stories
Dances
Poems
All the above
