Greece's Golden Age

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Classical Greek sculpture was characterized by the portrayal of A. rough, angry ideas. B. idealized, lifelike bodies. C. strange, odd shapes. D. strong, fiery emotions.
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B.
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The leader of the Athenian Empire worked to A. give citizens direct input into the government. B. create a dictatorship within the city-state. C. withdraw from the surrounding territories. D. bring together the city's elected officials.
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A.
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Athens led a group of city-states following the A. end of the Persian Wars. B. end of the Delian League. C. fall of Peloponnesus. D. fall of Sparta.
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A.
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How did Hippocrates differ from Herodotus? A. Hippocrates was a philosopher who used questions to find the truth, while Herodotus was a historian who shaped how events are recorded. B. Hippocrates was a physician who created a statement of basic ethics, while Herodotus was a historian who shaped how events are recorded. C. Hippocrates was a physician who created a statement of basic ethics, while Herodotus was a philosopher who invented a method of argument. D. Hippocrates was a philosopher who used questions to find the truth, while Herodotus was a philosopher who invented a method of argument.
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B.
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The Peloponnesian War lasted for almost A. ten years. B. twenty years. C. thirty years. D. forty years.
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C.
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During the Golden Age of Athens, male citizens A. had no control over how they were governed. B. could hold an office if they were chosen by lot. C. were elected to office as representative officials. D. took part in government only if they were wealthy.
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B.
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Which statement correctly describes the Socratic method? A. The Socratic method used questions to find the truth. B. The Socratic method used logic to make arguments. C. The Socratic method was a statement about ethics. D. The Socratic method was a statement about medicine.
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A.
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Democracy developed in Athens around A. 1,000 BCE. B. 500 BCE. C. 100 BCE. D. 50 BCE.
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B.
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The Athenian political system included A. an assembly. B. a legislature. C. a judicial branch. D. an executive branch.
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A.
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Which list of events of the Athenian Empire is in the correct chronological order? A. i. A plague broke out in Athens. ii. The Peloponnesian War began. iii. Athens lost its ruler and its power. iv. The Delian League was formed. B. i. A plague broke out in Athens. ii. The Delian League was formed. iii. Athens lost its ruler and its power. iv. The Peloponnesian War began. C. i. The Delian League was formed. ii. A plague broke out in Athens. iii. Athens lost its ruler and its power. iv. The Peloponnesian War began. D. i. The Delian League was formed. ii. The Peloponnesian War began. iii. A plague broke out in Athens. iv. Athens lost its ruler and its power.
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D.
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During the Golden Age of Athens, a tribute was A. a soldier in the military. B. a tax paid to the empire. C. a city-state under Athens' rule. D. a leader in the government
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B.
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Which best describes an ancient Greek tragedy? A. a play about human emotions with a sad hero B. a play with very satirical themes or tones C. The Socratic method was a statement about ethics. D. The Socratic method was a statement about medicine.
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A.
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How did the political system of ancient Athens differ from the political system of the United States today? A. Ancient Athens had a direct democracy, while the United States has a representative democracy. B. Ancient Athens had a representative democracy, while the United States has a direct democracy. C. Ancient Athens had a dictatorship, while the United States has a direct democracy. D. Ancient Athens had a dictatorship, while the United States has a limited democracy.
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A.
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What was one cultural contribution made by the ancient Greeks? A. The Greeks wrote the first pieces of literature. B. The Greeks were the first to create epic poems. C. The Greeks were the first to write dramatic plays. D. The Greeks created the first musical instruments.
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C.
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What is a direct democracy? A. a political system in which the people choose elected officials who represent their concerns B. a political system in which the people make decisions about the issues that affect them C. a political system in which the people vote for a president or other leader D. a political system in which the people are excluded from making certain choices
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B.
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Why did city-states in the Delian League revolt against Athens? A. They resented not having a say in the government. B. They wanted to establish a representative democracy. C. They feared that Athens could not protect them from Persia. D. They worried that Athens would not stop an attack by Sparta.
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A.
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What impact did the outcome of the Peloponnesian War have on Greece? A. The Greek empire doubled in size. B. The Greek empire split, granting Sparta independence. C. The Greek Golden Age started to come to an end. D. The military strength of Greece increased.
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C.
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Which statement correctly describes relations between Athens and Sparta leading up to the Peloponnesian War? A. Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states had similar forms of government. B. Sparta was a strong ally of Athens because the two city-states were both military societies. C. Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which controlled the city-states of the Delian League. D. Sparta resented the growing power of Athens, which had fought the city-states of the Delian League.
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NOT D.
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Who led the Athenian Empire? A. Aristotle B. Hippocrates C. Pericles D. Socrates
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C.