The City of Athens
Architecture/Sports
Religion/Philosophy
Art/Drama
100
Why did Athenians start new construction after the Persian Wars?
Their city had been totally destroyed.
100
How can you tell this is a Doric Column?
It is simple.
100
Why was the Parthen on Built?
To honor the goddess Athena.
100
What was one of the greatest achievements of Greek sculptors?
making lifelike statues in natural poses.
200
Athens paid salaries to men who held public office. How did that affect the growth of democracy?
It helped democracy by enabling people who were not rich to work for the government.
200
Which part of this building is the pediment?
The triangle at the top front.
200
The oracle of Delphi was a priestess whose words were believed to come from which god?
Apollo
200
What was the main purpose of a Greek Chorus?
to help people understand the play.
300
What material were the public buildings of Athens made from?
Made of stone.
300
What does the love of sports show about ancient Greeks?
They valued physical fitness.
300
Why was mount Olympus important to the Greeks?
They thought the gods lived there.
300
What was one reason that actors wore masks in ancient Greek theater?
Men played all the characters.
400
Why was Periclese famous?
He was the leader of Athens during the golden age.
400
Why did the Greeks agree every four years to stop fighting for a brief period?
to let athletes go the Olympics
400
The word philosophy comes from Greek words meaning...
"love of wisdom"
400
Is this bas relief considered a primary source or a secondary source?
primary source
500
The Northern Long wall and the Southern Long Wall protected the route between Athens and its main seaport. The map suggests that the seaport was in which direction from Athens?
southwest
500
The Panathenaic Games were held in honor of this goddess.
Athena
500
This philosopher taught others by asking them questions.
Socrates
500
This Sculptor created the frieze that lines the Parthenon.
Phideas