Greek Culture and Religion Quick Check
Identify the cultural role festivals played in ancient Greece.
Festivals were held to honor Greek priests.
Festivals were dedicated to every Greek deity.
Festivals united Greeks in ceremonies and competitions. ✅
Festivals were small events attended by the wealthy.
Which of the following summarizes Greek literature during the Classical period?
Classical period authors wrote mostly about myths and deities.
Authors copied comedic plays that were written during the Archaic period.
Stories during the Classical period were mainly told through oral tradition.
Classical period literature mainly centered on tragedies and comedies. ✅
An analysis of Greek advancements in math and science would show that
Aristotle developed a complex math theorem.
some Greek advancements are still taught to students today. ✅
women were banned from Pythagoras’ school.
Euclid created a system of logic.
Eratosthenes’ measurements utilized creative thinking, which formed the basis for scientific calculations that students learn about today. What did Eratosthenes calculate?
the size of Earth ✅
the size of the moon
the distance between Earth and the moon
the sun centered solar system
Which of the following presents a way that the Greeks were culturally united?
Each polis favored Athena to watch over its city.
The city-states shared monotheistic religious beliefs.
The poleis came together to participate in the Olympic Games. ✅
The poleis had a common system of government.
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Festivals united Greeks in ceremonies and competitions. ✅
Classical period literature mainly centered on tragedies and comedies. ✅
some Greek advancements are still taught to students today. ✅
the size of Earth ✅
The poleis came together to participate in the Olympic Games. ✅
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Great job! You answered all the questions correctly. Here's a recap of the explanations for each question:
1. Festivals played a significant cultural role in ancient Greece. They were not only dedicated to honoring Greek priests but also to every Greek deity. However, the most important aspect is that festivals united Greeks in ceremonies and competitions.
2. During the Classical period, Greek literature mainly centered on tragedies and comedies. While authors did write about myths and deities, it wasn't the exclusive focus. Additionally, they didn't copy comedic plays from the Archaic period, and stories were not solely told through oral tradition.
3. Greek advancements in math and science have had a lasting impact. While Aristotle did contribute to mathematics, he didn't develop a complex math theorem. However, some Greek advancements are still taught to students today, demonstrating their importance. There were no restrictions on women attending Pythagoras' school, and although Euclid created a system of logic, it wasn't the main focus here.
4. Eratosthenes was a Greek mathematician who calculated the size of the Earth. This creative thinking led to the development of scientific calculations still relevant today. While he made other measurements, such as the distance between Earth and the moon, it was his calculation of Earth's size that specifically applies here.
5. The Greeks were culturally united in various ways, but the most relevant one mentioned is that the poleis (city-states) came together to participate in the Olympic Games. This athletic event provided a common ground for Greeks from different regions to gather and celebrate their shared culture.
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all correct