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1.20 Quiz: Ancient Greece Philosophy and Education

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: Ancient Greeks viewed music as a powerful entity.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Plato believed a successful blend of education should combine ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   for a well rounded human being.

Choose from the below words
music
gymnastics
science
math
english
art
dance
3.

Which of the terms best describe the ability to affect character and feelings.

a)

Ethics

b)

Values

c)

Ethos

d)

Principles

4.

Which two philosophers commented in their writings about the proper use of music in education.

a)

Bert and Ernie

b)

Plato and Aristotle

c)

Socrates and Euripides

d)

Mozart and Beethoven

5.

True or False: Ancient Greeks believed that humans were able to hear the "music of the spheres".

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Ancient Greeks believed that music was synonymous with which two other subjects?

a)

Chemistry and Physics

b)

English and Literature

c)

Plays and Tragedies

d)

Numbers and Astronomy

7.

Art, mathematics, dance, poetry, and music were believed to be one ​ (a)   form that dictated the laws of the universe.

Choose from the below words
unified
dual
seperate
underlying
8.

True or False: Plato was very restrictive on modes people should listen to.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Aristotle believed that music can be used for ​ (a)   and ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
entertainment
education
competition
leading an army
10.

True or False: Pythagoras and Ptolemy believed that each planet vibrated and turned accordingly to a different numerical frequency.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What term did Plato use to describe the harmonic and numerical relationships of music throughout the universe?

a)

Music of the People

b)

Music of the Spheres

c)

Music of the Universe

d)

Music of the Home

12.

What two musical styles came out of the ancient greek period? (They were named after the gods).

a)

Aphrodite and Hephaestus

b)

Athena and Apollo

c)

Apollo and Dionysus

d)

Zeus and Hera

13.

How was the music of Apollo described as?

a)

Serene and Ordered

b)

Chaotic and Exciting

c)

Monotone and Boring

d)

Light and Sweet

14.

How was the music of Dionysus described as?

a)

Serene and Ordered

b)

Chaotic and Exciting

c)

Monotone and Boring

d)

Light and Sweet