Topic 6 Lessons 5-8 Test Review

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How did the Athenians use the phalanx formation effectively in the Battle of Marathon?

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By creating a strong defensive line that surprised the Persians

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What was the primary purpose of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece?

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To honor the god Zeus through athletic contests

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Which of the following best describes the role of myths in Greek culture? They were purely fictional stories with no real significance, They were used to entertain and also convey important truths about human behavior, They were historical accounts of real events, They were scientific explanations of natural phenomena

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They were used to entertain and also convey important truths about human behavior

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What was a common theme in Greek tragedies?

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The downfall of heroic figures in conflict with family, city, or gods

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How did Greek comedies typically end?

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Happily, often with a resolution of conflicts

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What is the main purpose of a fable in Greek literature?

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To tell a moral story

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What teaching method is Socrates known for?

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The Socratic Method, which involves asking questions

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Which philosopher is known for seeking knowledge through observation and classification?

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Aristotle

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What was a key focus of Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle in their writings?

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The comparison of different forms of government

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What realization did the Greeks come to through observation of the natural world?

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That natural laws governed the universe