Ancient Greece 1
Xerxes was king of ___________
Athens Persia Macedonia Sparta
Persia
Who conquered Greece and later the Persian Empire?
Xerxes Alexander Darius Leonidas
Alexander the Great
What building was built upon the acropolis and dedicated to Athena?
Pythagoras Pentagon Parthenon Parliament
Parthenon
This goddess is known for her kindness and generosity.
Athena Aphrodite Artemis Hestia
Hestia
The Greek god of the underworld.
Poseidon Hades Apollo Demeter
Hades
Who was the Greek goddess of wisdom and had a major city named in her honor?
Athena
Flew too close to the sun and had wings melt.
Sisyphus Prometheus Pegasus Icarus
C. Could only leave home accompanied by a man.
Greece's mainland could best be described as a ____.
Delta Island Atoll Peninsula
Peninsula
This greek doctor pledged to protect their patients from harm.
Hestia Hippocrates Helio Hermes
Hippocrates
Aristotle developed this teaching method used by scientists that relies on testing a hypothesis and using logical reasoning called.
Scientific Method
What is the type of government led by a few wealthy rulers?
Aristocracy or Oligarchy
What type of government is led by one person?
Monarchy or Tyranny or Dictatorship or Autocracy
What are two reasons why Athens developed into a strong city-state?
Athens developed a strong trading economy and navy fleet.
This column is distinguished by a decorative capital, usually consisting of sculptured leaves.
Corinthian Ionic Catatonic Doric
Corinthian
The Olympics were in honor of what god?
Zeus Hera Ares Hercules
Zeus
What was Sparta's main source of power?
The Military
Who won at the battle of Thermopylae?
Persia Athens Sparta Macedonia
Persia
This greek mathematician created a book of geometric proofs called Elements.
Pythagoras Archimedes Plato Euclid
Euclid
Greece is located on what continent?
Europe
Where is the home of the 12 Greek Gods and Goddesses?
Mt. Olympus
Ancient Athens, was mostly known for this type of government, called________________, which our country follows today.
democracy
This poet wrote two of the most influential works ever: the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Thucydides Aeschylus Homer Sophocles
TRUE
What is the name of the teaching technique by Socrates who encouraged his students to ask questions and think deeply about a subject?
Socratic Method
Who decided on the laws and policies in Ancient Greece?
Assembly Consul King Senate
Assembly
The Gods who came before the Olympians that fought for dominion over the Earth and lost.
Gaia Titans Cyclops Chaos
Titans