Athens - Learning Check

Which empire remained a threat to the Greeks after the Persian Wars?

• Rome

• Egypt

• Persia

• Babylon

Which city-state led the Delian League?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Thebes

What was the Golden Age of Ancient Greece known for?

• Military conquests

• Innovations in democracy, art, philosophy, drama, and poetry

• Agricultural advancements

• Exploration and trade

What was the purpose of using perspective in the Parthenon's construction?

• To make it look taller

• To show distance as it appeared to the human eye

• To create more space inside

• To make it earthquake-resistant

What is a key characteristic of a comedy in Ancient Greek theater?

• The play ends with a tragic event.

• The themes are serious and somber.

• The themes are humorous.

• The lead character struggles against fate.

What is the theme of the book "The Republic" by Plato?

• Mathematics

• Government

• Astronomy

• Medicine

In which era did Aristotle live?

• 500-400 BCE

• 384-322 BCE

• 300-200 BCE

• 100-1 BCE

What did Athens turn the Delian League into?

• A democracy

• An empire

• A republic

• A kingdom

What war was caused by tensions between two alliances in Ancient Greece?

• Trojan War

• Persian War

• Peloponnesian War

• Macedonian War

Golden Age of Athens happened under the leadership of -

• Alexander the Great

• Plato

• Odysseus

• Pericles