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Why did Athenians start new construction afer the Persian wars?
Their city had been totally destroyed.
Athens paid salaries to men who held public office. How did that affect the growth of democracy?
It helped democracy by enabling people who were not rich to work for the government
Why was Pericles famous?
He led the government during the Golden Age.
Which phrase best describes public buildings in Athens?
made of stone
Why was the Parthenon built?
to honor the goddess Athena
The oracle of Delphi was a priestess whose words were believed to come from
Apollo
Why was Mount Olympus important to the Greeks?
They thought the gods lived there.
One of the greatest achievements of Greek sculptors was
making lifelike statues in natural poses
For what crime was Socrates arrested?
asking questions that seemed to dishonor the gods
What does the Greek love of sports show about ancient Greeks?
They valued physical fitness.
What was the main purpose of a Greek chorus?
to help people understand the play
What was one reason that actors wore masks in ancient Greek theater?
Men played all characters.
The word philosophy comes from Greek words meaning
love of wisdom
Why did the Greeks agree every four years to stop fighting for a brief period?
to let athletes go to the Olympics
What happened to Socrates?
Socrates was arrested (by trial). He was accused of not honoring the gods. He was sentenced to death and died by drinking poison hemlock.
Why can Athens be called a city of contrasts?
The people of Athens live in small, uncomfortable houses, but the city’s public spaces were large and beautiful
