Athens

If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go?

• Western Asia, by the Caspian Sea

• Northern Europe, by the Baltic Sea

• Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean Sea

• Western Europe, by the Atlantic Ocean

How were Ancient Greek city-states different from modern U.S. states?

• Each city-state had its own laws; U.S. states do not

• No central government united the Greek states

• All Greek city-states were ruled by kings; U.S. states are run by elected officials

• Each Greek city-state had its own unique language; each U.S. state does not

Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"

• Coins and weapons from that era were made from gold.

• Athens had conquered all of its neighboring city-states during that time, making it very rich.

• At that time, most Athenians worshipped golden statues of gods and goddesses.

• Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time.

In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader," what does "charismatic" mean?

• Dictatorial

• Extremely powerful

• Having personal charm and appeal

• Democratically elected

If you wanted to debate with an Athenian philosopher, where would you go?

• The Parthenon

• The Festival of Dionysus

• The Temple of Athena

• The Agora

If you attended the Festival of Dionysus, what would you experience?

• Four days of comedy and tragedy

• Chariot races and other games

• A banquet honoring the Emperor

• A solemn religious event

Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games?

• All men are created equal

• A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind

• City-states should not fight wars against one another

• Democracy is the greatest form of government

How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?

• Citizens were not allowed to serve on juries

• People were not allowed to vote for their leaders

• Women could not participate in public life

• People were not allowed to criticize the government

Which of these is an opinion about Athens?

• Sophocles was among the most famous Athenian playwrights

• Plays were an important part of Athenian culture

• Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today

• Many Ancient Greek plays have been lost over the past 2,500 years

Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens?

• The capital of Greece

• A cultural and artistic capital

• The birthplace of capitalism

• The capital of ancient Europe