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Golden Age Saxton 2
saxton6 golden age questions
| Questions | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did Athenians start new construction after the Persian wars? | Their city had been totally destroyed |
| Why was the Parthenon built? | to honor the goddess Athena |
| Why was Mount Olympus important to the Greeks? | They thought the gods lived there |
| What was one of the greatest achievements of Greek sculptors? | making lifelike statues in natural poses |
| For what crime was Socrates arrested? | Asking questions that seemed to dishonor the gods. |
| What were the Panathenaic Games | part of a festival that honored the goddess Athena |
| What is philosophy the love of? | wisdom |
| Which statement about Greek plays is true? | Men played all the characters, both male and female |
| Who was the Greek god of theater and wine? | Dionysus |
| How did Greek gods and goddesses differ from humans? | They could not age or die |
| What did the Athenians build on the acropolis? | magnificent temples as earthly homes for their gods and goddesses |
| Where did the Athenians perform drama? | They performed in open-air theaters |
| What was the religion in Ancient Athens? | People worshiped gods and goddesses |
| The oracle of Delphi was a priestess whose words were believed to come from | Apollo |
| What was the main purpose of the Greek chorus? | to help people understand the play |
| Why did the Greeks agree every four years to stop fighting for a brief period? | to let the athletes go to the Olympics |