Question

Question1

A Greek symposia was a: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

intellectual gathering

a safe space for male and female philosphers

all male drinking party with female entertainers

Question 2

The Classical Age of Greece is the time period:

from 479 BCE to 338 BCE or from the defeat of King Philip II to its defeat by Persia

from 479 BCE to 338 BCE or from the defeat of Persia to its defeat by King Philip II

from 479 AD to 338 AD or from the defeat of Persia to its defeat by King Philip II

from 1000 BCE to 500 BCE or from the defeat of Persia to its defeat by King Philip II

Question 3

The Greek Classical Age is best known for:

intellectual (philosophical) and artistic achievements

the European Renaissance

the fair treatment of its slaves

political events

Question 4

In the documentary, "The Greeks, Chasing Greatness" they state that the United States is not a democracy because we elect a chosen set of leaders who make decisions for us after we elect them. The problem with this is that these powerful positions are corrupting.  Politicians do not have to vote in the interests of the people after taking these positions.   

True

False

Question 5

During the Classical Age, Athens changed from its earlier tyranny to "the first great experiment in democratic government in world history."

Group of answer choices

True

False

Question 6

In the PBS film "Greek Guide to Greatness: Philosophy" what is the Philospher King?

The President of a Democracy

That term doesn't exist

The person that does not want to rule, but rules in order not to have his fellow citizens fall into the trappings of desire for power

The person that wants to rule with power

Question 7

Greek treatment of slaves is among the worst in history.  

True

False

Question 8

The Sacred Band of the polis of Thebes was a:

A group of highly trained slaves that fought fearlessly for their freedom

Group of 150 couples that were known to be fearless because they fought alongside and for their lovers

Group of Macedonian mercenaries that were known to be fearless fighters

Question 9

What happened to the Greek independent city-states or poleis after they were defeated by Macedonian Kings?

they were killed

they were forced to immigrate

they were called Macedonians

they were unified

Question 10

Which of the following was Alexander the Great not so great at?

expanding his territory

organizing territories he took over under his authority, or empire-building

taking over territory

organizing his infantry

Question 11

Hellenistic society

was basically the spread of Greek civilization across the Middle East under the direction of King Philip II

was basically the spread of Roman civilization across the Middle East under the direction of Alexander the Great

was basically the spread of Greek civilization across the Middle East under the direction of Alexander the Great

was basically the spread of Greek civilization across the Americas under the direction of Alexander the Great

Question 12

What is the Rosetta stone?

A royal Ptolemaic proclamation written in Greek and two different hieroglyphic alphabets

An Antigonid proclamation written in Greek and two different hieroglyphic alphabets

A rare document of rose-colored stone

Question 13

Macedonians brought the concept of poleis to Greece.

True

False

Question 14

John Greene disagrees with your textbook author, Dr. Christopher Brooks, on why Alexander was "great."

True

False

Question 15

What evidence does Dr. Katherine Hall present that Alexander the Great died from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?

first-hand interviews

she really doesn't have any

radiocarbon dates

historical accounts of his symptoms

Answer 1

Question 1
A greek symposia was a :
1) intellectual gathering
3) all male drinking party with female entertainers
Reason : A greek symposium allowed only males to drink for pleasure and hold intellectual gatherings, followed by a banquet where females would perform to entertain

Question 2
The Classical Age of Greece is the time period:
(2)from 479 BCE to 338 BCE or from the defeat of Persia to its defeat by King Philip II
Reason : The classical age began from the persian wars before the start of the 5th century BCE and ended with the defeat by Philip II in 338 BCE