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| Q: The ancient Greeks borrowed and improved upon knowledge from which other civilizations? |
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| Q: A giant wooden horse, although historically unlikely to have really existed, is best associated with which ancient war? |
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| Q: How was the ancient Greeks' recording of history different from the way we record history in modern times? |
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| A: The Greeks believed is was acceptable to mix reality with fantasy |
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| Q: In reality, what most likely was the TRUE cause of Trojan War? |
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| A: disputes over economics and trade rights |
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| Q: The Trojan War was between: |
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| Q: Who won the Trojan War? |
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| Q: Describe the characteristics of the Iliad and the Odyssey: |
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| Works of historical fiction; Epic poems written by Homer; Focus on the Greek hero Odysseus and his experiences during and after the Trojan War; Blend mythology with history |
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| Q: Which of the following accomplishments was likely modeled after the protective characteristics of a turtle? |
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| Q: What is Direct Democracy? |
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| A: Every citizen of a nation voting on all issues |
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| Q: The lawmaking body of any government: |
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| A: a panel of citizens who have authority to make final judgments in a trial |
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| Q: The creation and use of a jury is considered an accomplishment because: |
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| A: being judged by a panel of your peers is likely to be more fair |
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| Q: Early Philosophers were individuals who valued and made decisions based on: |
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| Q: You are an ancient Greek who just returned from the ampitheater (outdoor theater). The play you saw focused on a war hero who eventually died because of his own overconfidence. The play was well written, and you feel the main character got what he deserved. This type of play was likely a(n): |
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| Q: The following night, you return to the ampitheater to see another play. This play made fun of several politicians of the time and was clearly enjoyed by most members of the audience. This play was likely a(n): |
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| Q: Herodotus is considered to be the "Father of History" because he: |
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| A: was the first to record history in a narrative form that was based on believed fact |
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| Q: The best example of ancient Greek architecture is the: |
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| Q: List 4 characteristics of ancient Greek sculpture: |
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| A: 1. ideal and lifelike, 2. action poses, 3. nudity, and 4. displayed balance and order |
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| Q: List 4 characteristics of ancient Greek architecture: |
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| A: 1. Columns, 2. Pediment, 3. Frieze, 4. displayed balance and order |
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| Q: Which of the following statements best describes the main purpose of the ancient Greek Olympics: |
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| A: to honor Zeus and the gods |
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| Q: To prove that the wishes of humans were less important than those of the gods, the ancient Greeks did which of the following during the Olympic games? |
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| A: temporarily halted all wars and fighting between city-states |
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| Q: Archimedes is best known for: |
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| A: perfecting the lever and pulley |
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| Q: Euclid is best known for: |
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| A: developing techniques that led to the development of modern geometry |
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| Q: Hippocrates is best known for: |
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| A:developing ethical standards for doctors |
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| A: 1. the most significant legacy of Alexander the Great, 2. responsible for great developments in mathematics and sciences, 3. the blending of Greek culture with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and parts of African cultures |
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| Q: Although Alexander the Great was not Greek ( he was Macedonian), which of the following likely explains his value and love of Greek knowledge and learning? |
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| A: he was tutored by the Greek philosopher, Aristotle |
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| Q: The geographic boundaries which separated early Greek city-states led to which of the following? |
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| A: the development of diverse cultures and ways of thinking within these city-states |
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| Q: As a result of the frequent fighting between Greek city-states, what arose as a positive effect? |
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| A: competition led to innovation and productivity |
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| Q: The time period of the Golden Age of Greece and Rome is known as: |
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| Q: Which civilization takes over as the dominant force in the world after Greece? |
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