Test: Greek Civilization - UPSC MCQ

Herodotus, a Greek historian, is often referred to as the "Father of History." His work "Histories" is an important source of information about the Persian Wars and other events.

Sparta was the city-state known for its military strength and adherence to the Spartan way of life, emphasizing discipline and physical fitness.

Plato was a prominent Greek philosopher and the student of Socrates. He went on to become the teacher of Alexander the Great and founded the Academy in Athens.

The Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, who was considered the patron deity of Athens.

Ancient Athens practiced a form of direct democracy where eligible citizens participated in the decision-making process.

Pythagoras was a renowned mathematician and philosopher, best known for his formulation of the Pythagorean theorem.

Sophocles, the Greek playwright, authored the famous tragedies "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone."

Diogenes was a famous Greek philosopher known for his ascetic lifestyle as a beggar, rejecting material possessions.

The famous battle in 480 BCE, where the united Greek city-states defeated the Persians, occurred at Salamis.

The ancient Greek poet Homer is credited with composing the epic poems "Iliad" and "Odyssey."

Hippocrates, the Greek physician, is often regarded as the "father of medicine" and established the Hippocratic Oath, an ethical code for physicians.

The ancient Greek city of Troy, known for the Trojan War, is located in modern-day Turkey.

Phidias, the renowned Greek sculptor, is known for creating the colossal statue of "Athena Parthenos" inside the Parthenon.

The term "philosopher king" was coined by Plato, who believed that the ideal ruler should be a philosopher with a deep understanding of truth and wisdom.

Ptolemy was the ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who proposed the geocentric model of the universe with the Earth at the center.

Democritus, the Greek philosopher, proposed the theory of the four elements - earth, air, fire, and water - as the basic components of all matter.

The Greek city of Alexandria in Egypt was founded by Alexander the Great during his conquests.

Herodotus is regarded as the first historian in Western civilization and wrote the epic work "The Histories," chronicling the Greco-Persian Wars.

Parmenides, the ancient Greek philosopher, founded the Eleatic school of philosophy and believed in the idea that "change is the only constant."

"Lysistrata," a satirical play mocking the Peloponnesian War, was written by the Greek playwright Aristophanes.