Ancient Greece Quiz Section 4: Greece's Religion & Legacy

Why were the achievements of ancient Greece important?

• The achievements of ancient Greece were important because they laid the foundation for Western civilization.
• The achievements of ancient Greece were important because they were insignificant in history.
• The achievements of ancient Greece were important because they had no impact on Western civilization.
• The achievements of ancient Greece were important because they led to the fall of Western civilization.

Describe Greek Religion? What does every city-state in ancient Greece have?

Why did Greeks spend so much time honoring the Gods

• Greeks spent so much time honoring the Gods because they were afraid of punishment.
• Greek Religion was not important in ancient Greece.
• Every city-state in ancient Greece had the same gods and goddesses.
• Every city-state in ancient Greece had its own set of gods and goddesses.

Why was the Parthenon built?

• To serve as a prison for criminals.
• To house the royal family of Greece.
• To serve as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
• To be used as a marketplace for goods.

Why was Mount Olympus important to the Greeks?

• It was known for its delicious food
• It was believed to be the home of the twelve Olympian gods.
• It was a major trading hub
• It was a popular tourist destination

Who are the three famous philosophers? What are the two things they agree

on?

• Socrates, Plato, Aristotle - Importance of virtue and ethics
• Plato, Descartes, Confucius - Importance of politics and economics
• Hume, Nietzsche, Confucius - Importance of aesthetics and logic
• Descartes, Locke, Kant - Importance of metaphysics and epistemology

How did Greek scientists make their most important discoveries?

• Through observation, reasoning, and experimentation
• Through dreams and visions
• By consulting with astrologers
• Through guessing and luck

Which were the three column styles?

• Roman
• Tuscan
• Ionic, Doric, Corinthian
• Composite

Why do the Greek love of sports show about ancient Greeks? What was the

purpose of the first Olympics? Why did the Greeks agree every four years to

stop fighting for a brief period?

• The Greeks agreed to a truce every four years to plan military strategies
• The first Olympics aimed to promote war and conflict
• The Greeks loved sports to showcase their culinary skills
• The Greeks loved sports to honor their gods and show physical prowess. The first Olympics aimed to promote unity and showcase athletic excellence. The Greeks agreed to a truce every four years for safe travel to the games.