Greece Quiz

Which Philosopher may not have existed_

• Plato
• Euclid
• Archimedes
• Socrates

The main meeting area for each city-state:

• Forum
• Temple
• Baths
• Polis

The ancient Greek city-state of Athens differed from Sparta in that ____.

• Athens focused more on fighting than democracy.
• Sparta focused on developing the arts.
• Sparta focused more on building strong warriors.
• Athens wanted one leader to have absolute power.

What governmental system, created by Grecian States were influential in the type of government created by the United States?

• Democracy
• Republic
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy

The main purpose of polytheism in ancient Greek society was ____.

• To give the leaders more power
• To help people learn how to perform jobs
• To give parents stories to tell their children
• To explain things that happened in nature

Why did Plato believe that democracy was a poor form of government?

• Rule by the people did not produce fair policies
• He wanted to control everyone
• A monarchy was better because they ruled with divine power
• Democracy was not a harsh enough system to control citizens

Which current classroom strategy is based off of a Greek philosopher?

• Philosophical Chairs
• Socratic Seminar
• Cornell Notes
• Silent Conversation

Alexander the Great was known for:

• Defeating the Roman army and spreading democracy
• Conquering the Persian Empire and spreading Greek culture
• Ruling the longest of all European rulers
• Starting trade with the Egyptians

The Greeks invented this architectural style that is still used today.

• Columns
• Pillars
• Flying Buttresses
• Gargoyles

What was a common instrument played in Ancient Greece?

• Lyre
• Guitar
• Piano
• Harp