greece chapter test

Question 1

This ancient Greek civilization featured the use of the Bull in their art? Why? What did the Bull symbolize for them and what myth did they come up with that features a bull?

Answer 1

The Minoan Civilization, the island of Crete. The bull symbolized the earthquakes which had been caused by tectonic plates, and the island was on top of two tectonic plates, it was half man half bull.

Question 2

The Iliad tells the storykof what? The Odyssey tells the story of what? Both were written by who?

Answer 2

The trojan war and Achilles, and then the story of Odysseus and his journey. They were written by Homer.

Question 3

Athenian domination of the Greek world lasted from the formation of the Delian League until the end of the….

Answer 3

Peloponnesian war

Question 4

In his writings, Aristophanes sought to describe ideals of __________________ and __________________.

Answer 4

Beauty; Harmony

Question 5

What would you say made Alexander the Great a good leader?

Answer 5

He allowed the Persian and Greek cultures to mix, gave women more rights, built great cities, and conquered Persia. Charismatic and inspiring leader. Good speeches.

Question 6

In the Iliad, who ultimately defeats whom?

Answer 6

The Greeks defeated the Trojans. Trojan horse thought up by Odysseus.

Question 7

City-states in ancient Greece are known as a what?

Answer 7

Polis

Question 8

According to Plato’s Republic ultimate authority should rest with a …….

Answer 8

Council of philosopher kings

Question 9

This temple, known as the Parthenon, was dedicated to the Greek goddess…. It was built in Athens on top of the….

Answer 9

Athena, Acropolis

Question 10

Alexander the Great was tutored by…

Answer 10

Aristotle

Question 11

This screw, developed by Archimedes, was used to…

Answer 11

Pump out water to a higher level specifically for irrigation purposes

Question 12

How has Hippocrates continued to influence the field of medicine today?

Answer 12

The Hippocratic oath, physicians promise to not harm or kill any patients during their procedures. (Moral Foundations)

Question 13

Mycenaean civilization and the Minoan civilization both dominated the Aegean world. However, the Mycenean did so through warfare whereas the Minoan’s were peaceful. In what ways did they both exert their influence in the ancient world?

Answer 13

The Minoans dominated in trade and the Mycenaeans dominated in warfare

Question 14

The Myceneans participated in the Trojan War around 1250 BC, did the Minoans?

Answer 14

No they did not participate.

Question 15

The office of ephors. . . .comes from which Greek government (i.e. what city-state)?

Answer 15

Sparta

Question 16

Athenian painters considered everyday life to be a worthy subject for art. A lot of their art has been preserved in monuments and on….

Answer 16

Vases

Question 17

What four forms of government can be found in the various city-states of Greece? (First letters below)

Answer 17

Monarchy
Anarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy

Question 18

What Greek philosopher used the style of question-answering, question-answering as a method of seeking wisdom? We call it the _____________ method, after him…

Answer 18

socratic method

Question 19

Which Hellenistic mathematician developed the theorem below, which is named for him, and has been studied by all of you in Geometry? (a^2) + (b^2) = c^2.”

Answer 19

Pythagoras

Question 20

The idea that people should not struggle against the inevitable sorrows and disappointments of life is a central teaching of what school of thought?

Answer 20

Stoicism

Question 21

City-states typically comprised a city and….

Answer 21

surrounding country side

Question 22

Describe what an oligarchic from of government is comprised of….

Answer 22

Is comprised of a few often wealthy elite persons

Question 23

What is a Phalanx and why was it an effective military formation? What did the shields do for them?

Answer 23

To use shields to protect soldiers, shields allowed them to maintain formation

Question 24

Spartan boys were encouraged to steal food to develop ________ skills.

Answer 24

cunning

Question 25

How were major decisions decided upon by the Spartan government in ancient Greece?

Answer 25

An assembly made up of all citizens approved major decisions.

Question 26

What reforms regarding slavery were introduced in Athens by Solon?

Answer 26

Outlawed debt slavery

Question 27

Plato and Socrates encouraged people to discover ethical values by use of what

Answer 27

Reason

Question 28

What is Herodotus known for?

Answer 28

He is known as the “father of history” and wrote the first narrative history in the Western world.