Greece Quizchap6sec1_2
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This Quiz will test your knowledge on the important concepts and people in Chapter 6, sections 1 and 2 of your Holt World History book.
- 1.The term "golden age" refers to
- A.
A time in which many gold objects were produced
- B.
a period of violence and little artistic progression
- C.
An era of cultural progression and artistic achievement
- D.
An age when most weapons were made of gold
- 2.The famous Parthenon on Athens' acropolis was known for its 38 foot statue of
- A.
Zeus
- B.
Athena
- C.
Apollo
- D.
Odysseus
- 3.Art during Greece's golden age reflected Greek ideals in all the following ways EXCEPT
- A.
It glorified human beings and traits such as athleticism, courage, and grace
- B.
Public works honored the polis and showed love for the city
- C.
It often made a useful object beautiful, combining form and function
- D.
It was highly detailed, extravagant and "over-the-top"
- 4.The correct chronological order of these famous Greek philosophers is
- A.
Plato, Socrates, Aristotle
- B.
Aristotle, Plato, Socrates
- C.
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
- D.
Socrates, Aristotle, Plato
- 5.The Greek word "philosopher" translates to
- A.
Very wise
- B.
Good thinker
- C.
Lover of questions
- D.
Lover of wisdom
- 6.All are TRUE of Socrates EXCEPT
- A.
He believed students should be able to memorize important facts
- B.
He believed education was the key to personal growth
- C.
He believed students should think for themselves, not be told what to think
- D.
He criticized democracy because many leaders were unskilled
- E.
He was accused of corrupting Athenian youth with his teachings
- 7.A famous playwright in Greece's golden age was
- A.
Homer
- B.
Thucydides
- C.
Hippocrates
- D.
Euripides
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