Greece QuizChap6sec1_2

1. The term "golden age" refers to

A time in which many gold objects were produced

A period of violence and little artistic progression

An era of cultural progression and artistic achievement

An age when most weapons were made of gold

Unlike the Bronze Age, or Copper Age, "golden age" does not refer to tools and weapons, but rather the height of cultural advancement

Explanation

Unlike the Bronze Age, or Copper Age, "golden age" does not refer to tools and weapons, but rather the height of cultural advancement

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2. The famous Parthenon on Athens' acropolis was known for its 38 foot statue of

Zeus

Athena

Apollo

Odysseus

The Parthanon was devoted to Athens' patron goddess, Athena, although the sculpture of her was cast by Phidias, who also created a giant statue of Zeus, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World

Explanation

The Parthanon was devoted to Athens' patron goddess, Athena, although the sculpture of her was cast by Phidias, who also created a giant statue of Zeus, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World

3. The correct chronological order of these famous Greek philosophers is

Plato, Socrates, Aristotle

Aristotle, Plato, Socrates

Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

Socrates, Aristotle, Plato

Plato was the pupil of Socrates and Aristotle was Pluto's pupil

Explanation

Plato was the pupil of Socrates and Aristotle was Pluto's pupil

4. All are TRUE of Socrates EXCEPT

He believed students should be able to memorize important facts

He believed education was the key to personal growth

He believed students should think for themselves, not be told what to think

He criticized democracy because many leaders were unskilled

He was accused of corrupting Athenian youth with his teachings

Socrates used the "Socratic Method", which involved answering students' questions with more questions in hopes they would think for themselves

Explanation

Socrates used the "Socratic Method", which involved answering students' questions with more questions in hopes they would think for themselves

5. The Greek word "philosopher" translates to

Very wise

Good thinker

Lover of questions

Lover of wisdom

"phil" means "lover of" and "soph" means "wisdom"

Explanation

"phil" means "lover of" and "soph" means "wisdom"

6. Art during Greece's golden age reflected Greek ideals in all the following ways EXCEPT

It glorified human beings and traits such as athleticism, courage, and grace

Public works honored the polis and showed love for the city

It often made a useful object beautiful, combining form and function

It was highly detailed, extravagant and "over-the-top"

Greeks preferred simplicity and calm as opposed to extravagance and over-the-top detail

Explanation

Greeks preferred simplicity and calm as opposed to extravagance and over-the-top detail

7. A famous playwright in Greece's golden age was

Homer

Thucydides

Hippocrates

Euripides

Homer lived in the Dark Ages, Thucydides was a historian, Hippocrates was the founder of medical science, and Euripides wrote tragic plays such as "The Trojan Women"

Explanation

Homer lived in the Dark Ages, Thucydides was a historian, Hippocrates was the founder of medical science, and Euripides wrote tragic plays such as "The Trojan Women"

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