Ancient Greek Culture and Plato Quiz

Directions Be sure to restate the question as part of your answer. Since some questions have multiple parts, make sure you answer what is asked or only partial credit will be received. You must write in complete sentences.

Questions 1-3 (of 14) On which continent is Greece located and what is the name of one of the seas that it borders? What is the name of the mountain where the ancient Greeks believed their gods lived? What is considered the most important city in Greece and for what political development is it best known?

Questions 4-6 (of 14) What were the names of the main city states that were at war with one another in ancient Greece? What are the names of the two most famous stories of ancient Greece? What are the names of the three most famous Greek philosophers?

Questions 7-10 (of 14) What is Plato’s essay “Apology” about? To what two things did Socrates compare death? Name three values that were most important to Socrates. What annoyed Athenians about Socrates?

Questions 11-14 (of 14) Why doesn’t Socrates tell the jury what it wants to hear? What prediction does Socrates make concerning his critics and their decision to condemn him to death? What is Socrates’ opinion of the afterlife? What last favor does Socrates ask of the jury?