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This philosopher was put to death after a trial with a jury of 500 citizens, what was his name?
Socrates
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Who is the King of the Gods in ancient Greece?
Zeus
100
Which god was honored by theater performances at religious festivals?
Dionysus
100
What was one major discovery made by Aristarchus? (Hint: the word 'star' is in his name...)
The center of the solar system is the Sun
100
What two kinds of dramas, or theatrical stage performances, were created by the ancient Greeks?
Comedies and Tragedies
200
Which ancient Greek physician created an oath that doctors still take today?
Hippocrates
200
What are the names of the two ancient Greek scientists that developed the first three steps of the Scientific Method? (Half points if you name one of them)
Aristotle and Thales of Miletus
200
Who wrote the book, "The Republic"?
Plato
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A priest that could speak with the gods was called an _______.
Oracle
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What was the main or official religion of the ancient Greeks?
There wasn't one
300
The ancient Olympic Games were held every __ years?
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300
What did athletes earn for winning an Olympic event?
Food
300
The Pentathlon was made up of how many events?
5
300
Archimedes invented what weapon?
The catapult
300
Who invented the Archimedes Screw? (please don't get this one wrong)
Archimedes
400
Actors in ancient Greece wore masks that depicted what features of their character? (3 main features)
Gender, Mood, and Age
400
Most ancient Greek festivals honored the gods and the _______
harvest
400
Where did the Greek gods and goddesses live?
Mt. Olympus
400
Were women allowed to participate in the Olympics in ancient Greece?
No
400
True or False: Dionysus was the Greek god of war
False
500
True or False: In ancient Greek plays the role of women characters were played by men
True
500
True or False: Greek armies ceased wars when the Olympics were happening?
True
500
Who had the nickname, "The Perfect Physician" ?
Hippocrates