Greek Legacy Chapter 31

Which ancient civilization influenced the English alphabet?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Phoenicians

• Persians

What did Hippocrates believe about diseases?

• They were caused by evil spirits

• They had natural causes

• They were a punishment from the gods

• They were incurable

What did Pythagoras contribute to education?

• Developed a new language

• Started a school for mathematics

• Invented the telescope

• Created the first library

What did Euclid develop that is still used in geometry today?

• A new number system

• A textbook

• A type of compass

• A measuring tape

What did the Greeks use to make their temples balanced and stately?

• Arches

• Columns

• Domes

• Pyramids

What did Herodotus create using information from his travels?

• The first world map

• A new language

• A mathematical theory

• A musical instrument

What did Ptolemy invent that is crucial for navigation?

• The compass

• Longitude and latitude system

• The astrolabe

• The sextant

What is the Hippocratic Oath based on?

• Greek mythology

• Hippocrates’s code of ethics

• Roman law

• Egyptian rituals

What did Hipparchus study and name?

• Planets

• Stars

• Galaxies

• Comets

What did Ptolemy's book include that was significant for geography?

• Maps showing Earth's curve

• A list of constellations

• A guide to ancient cities

• A history of the world