Exploring the Foundations of Ancient Greek Civilization

What was the primary reason Themistocles wanted the Greeks to build a navy?

• To explore new territories

• To defend against the Persian land forces

• To exploit the Persian navy's weakness

• To trade with other civilizations

What was the main function of the trireme in the Greek navy?

• To serve as a guided missile

• To transport goods

• To carry soldiers

• To act as a fishing vessel

Who was the legendary king of Mycenae mentioned in the tales of the Iliad and the Odyssey?

• Achilles

• Agamemnon

• Hector

• Odysseus

What innovative engineering technique did the Mycenaeans use in the construction of the Lions Gate?

• Cantilever

• Corbelled arch

• Post and lintel construction

• Flying buttress

What was the primary purpose of the Tunnel of Samos?

• To serve as a secret escape route

• To transport goods

• To connect two cities

• To bring water to the city

Who was the engineer responsible for the construction of the Tunnel of Samos?

• Themistocles

• Eupalinos

• Polycrates

• Euclid

What was the main architectural style of the Parthenon?

• Corinthian

• Doric

• Tuscan

• Ionic

What was the primary material used in the construction of the Parthenon?

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Granite

• Marble

What was the main function of the Parthenon?

• A temple to Athena

• A fortress

• A marketplace

• A library

Who was the Macedonian leader that spread Greek culture throughout the known world?

• Alexander the Great

• Pericles

• Themistocles

• Philip II