Classical Greek Culture Quiz

Who is credited as the founder of modern medicine due to his systematic and empirical investigation of diseases?

• Socrates

• Hippocrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

What concept places the Sun at the center of the solar system?

• Heliocentric system

• Ptolemaic system

• Galactic system

• Geocentric system

Which Greek philosopher turned the questioning style of Socrates into written form?

• Zeno

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Epicurus

What was a major aspect of Greek culture that influenced modern drama?

• Philosophy

• Medicine

• Sculpture

• Literature and theatre

Which ancient Greek is most famous for his contributions to geometry and mathematical proofs?

• Pythagoras

• Euclid

• Archimedes

• Hipparchus

What type of plays did Sophocles famously write?

• Epic

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Satire

Which empire inherited Classical Greek culture directly?

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

What was the primary material used by Greek sculptors during their peak of excellence?

• Clay

• Wood

• Bronze

• Marble

Which Greek philosopher is known for his work in biology and drama?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Democritus

• Aristotle

What architectural feature is a staple in Greek design?

• Castles

• Temples

• Pyramids

• Ziggurats