Ancient Greece

Which best describes an oligarchy?

• Rule by one person

• Rule by the poor

• Rule by a small group of wealthy individuals

What was the purpose of Greek mythology in ancient times?

• for entertainment purposes

• To explain natural phenomena and human behavior

• to explain history

Who was considered the King of the Greek gods?

• Poseidon

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Hermes

Which god was associated with the ocean and earthquakes?

• Hermes

• Ares

• Poseidon

• Dionysus

What power did Hades gain when wearing his special helmet?

• beauty

• wisdom

• Invisibility

Who is considered the "father of history" in ancient Greece?

• Ares

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Herodotus

What theorem in mathematics is named after a Greek mathematician?

• Fermat's Last Theorum

• Pythagorean Theorem

• Converse theorum

• Fundamental Theorem

Who is known as the "Father of Medicine" in ancient Greece?

• Chaucer

• Archimedes

• Hippocrates

Which modern event was inspired by ancient Greek athletic competitions?

• Great Theater

• Olympics

• Great Chariot

What type of government is characterized by one person taking power by force and ruling without legal authority?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Theocracy