4. Classical Greece 1

Question 1

What does the term “classical” primarily signify when describing the Greco-Roman period?
A) A civilization based entirely on mythological narratives
B) A high standard of cultural, governmental, and intellectual achievement
C) A time of military dominance over other cultures
D) A focus on maritime trade and exploration

Answer 1

B) A high standard of cultural, governmental, and intellectual achievement

Question 2

Which period is considered the most “classical” moment for the Greeks?
A) The Classical period (500–323 BCE)
B) The Hellenistic period
C) The Archaic Age
D) The Bronze Age

Answer 2

A) The Classical period (500–323 BCE)

Question 3

What marked the transition from the Greek Dark Age to the Archaic Age?
A) The widespread use of bronze tools and weapons
B) The development of poleis and a flourishing of trade and colonization
C) A decline in centralized monarchies
D) A shift to a focus on intellectual pursuits

Answer 3

B) The development of poleis and a flourishing of trade and colonization

Question 4

What is one characteristic of the Hellenistic period?
A) Greek civilization completely abandoned its cultural traditions.
B) Rome adopted significant elements of Greek culture, creating a Greco-Roman civilization.
C) The Greeks avoided interactions with the Near East.
D) Alexander the Great unified the Greek homeland and conquered the Persian Empire.

Answer 4

D) Alexander the Great unified the Greek homeland and conquered the Persian Empire.

Question 5

What cultural achievement is represented by Myron’s Discobolos (Discus Thrower)?
A) A rejection of motion and emotion in art
B) A focus on literary achievements over visual arts
C) The fusion of motion with stability and restraint in classical style
D) The depiction of military power and athletic dominance

Answer 5

C) The fusion of motion with stability and restraint in classical style

Question 6

Which is the Mycenaean Period?
A) prior to 1000 BC
B) 1000-800 BC
C) 800-500 BC
D) 500-323 BC
E) 323-150 BC

Answer 6

A) prior to 1000 BC

Question 7

Which is the Dark Ages?
A) prior to 1000 BC
B) 1000-800 BC
C) 800-500 BC
D) 500-323 BC
E) 323-150 BC

Answer 7

B) 1000-800 BC

Question 8

Which is the Archaic?
A) prior to 1000 BC
B) 1000-800 BC
C) 800-500 BC
D) 500-323 BC
E) 323-150 BC

Answer 8

C) 800-500 BC

Question 9

Which is the Classical?
A) prior to 1000 BC
B) 1000-800 BC
C) 800-500 BC
D) 500-323 BC
E) 323-150 BC

Answer 9

D) 500-323 BC

Question 10

Which is the Hellenistic?
A) prior to 1000 BC
B) 1000-800 BC
C) 800-500 BC
D) 500-323 BC
E) 323-150 BC

Answer 10

E) 323-150 BC