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This quiz will cover material that can be found in Module 5: Classical Greece
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1
Historians believe that the Greeks were descendents from these people and their culture.
Mycenea
Troy
Anatolia
Persia
2
This man is credited for starting the foundations of democracy in Athens.
Draco
Pericles
Cleisthenes
Alexander the Great
3
A
polis
is a Greek city-state-the fundamental political unit of ancient Greece after about 750 BC
False
True
4
The modern race known as a marathon gets its name from...
The Greek Philosopher Plato
The distance Pheidippides ran back to Athens after the battle of Marathon
Archimedes calculated there are 26 miles between Marathon and Sparta
The first Olympic games
5
Macedonia was an ancient kingdom north of Greece, whose rules Philip II conquered Greece in 338 BC.
True
False
6
What role did mythology play in Greek culture?
To teach people about something important and meaningful; morals & values
To scare children into obeying their parents
To make people laugh
to insult unpopular political figures
7
This famous piece of Greek architecture was dedicated to Athena and contained a large statue of her in it at one point
The Parthenon
The Palladium
The Agora
The Acropolis
8
The Peloponnesian Wars were primarily fought between which two Greek City-states?
Sparta and Corinth
Sicily and Athens
Sparta and Athens
Corinth and Athens
9
An
acropolis
is a government system in which power is in the hands of one person.
True
False
10
Which Greek philosopher was sentenced to death in Athens?
Pericles
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
11
________ is a government by the people or the rule by many
Democracy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Federalism
12
When did the Persian Wars begin?
When Rome called on Greek city-state for help
When Athens came to the aid of greek-speaking city-states to defeat Persia
in 456 B.C.
When Sparta attacked the city-state of Athens
13
This historical city became the center of Hellenistic culture after the death of Alexander
Nineveh
Babylon
Alexandria
Rome
14
What did the Greek military organize their armies into that became an effective fighting style?
Phalanx
Legion
Calvary
Cavalry
15
How did Pericles pay for Athens' artistic achievements and large navy of Athens?
He levied a heavy tax on Athenian landholders
He borrowed money from the Persian Empire
He sold Athenian land to Greek city-states
He used the money from the Delian League to fund his projects
16
Homer
was the famous Greek poet responsible for writing the Iliad & the Odyssey.
True
False
17
How did Greek civilization organize themselves politically?
They considered themselves to part of a tribe
They rejected the rule of oligarchs
They rejected the rule of monarchs
They organized themselves into city-states.
18
Which of the following beliefs about the universe was widely accepted during the Hellenistic period?
That the Sun was smaller than Greece
That there were ten planets in the solar system
That earth was at the center of the solar system
That Earth revolved around the sun
19
How did the Peloponnesian war pave the way for Philips conquest of Greece?
The city-states were ready for a changed in leadership
The city-states were too weak and unorganized to properly defend themselves
The Greeks welcomed Macedonian rule
20
Why did many Athenians reject Draco's law reforms?
The reforms favored the rich at the expense of the poor.
The reforms did not address the needs of society
The penalties for many crimes was too mild.
The penalties for many crimes were too severe
21
Why was Alexander well prepared to lead Macedonia's army when he became king?
He had limited ambitions, which earned him respect from his troops
He showed mercy towards his foes, which demonstrated his wise leadership
He was older than most of his generals and experienced at fighting
He was highly educated in both the humanities and military tactics
22
In Athenian democracy, all citizens could participate in the government and vote.
True
False
23
The Greek victory at ___________ brought an end to the Persian War
Plataea
Marathon
Rhodes
Athens
24
A Greek
tragedy
was a drama that contained scenes filled with slapstick situations and crude humor.
False
True
25
Which statement about ancient Greece is accurate?
many Ancient Greek cities rapidly grew, sustaining large populations
ancient Greek communities were connected by the sea
ancient Greek merchants traded timber, wheat, gold, with Asia minor
Most of ancient Greece was settled on a large volcano
26
The Spartans conquered and enslaved these people, making them the lowest class members of their society
Polis
Hoplite
Athenians
Helot
27
The famous Philosopher, Plato, wrote his most famous work called...
History of Greece
Iliad
The Allegory of the Cave
The Republic
28
Archimedes
was a Greek mathematician and inventor known for his work in geometry, physics, and mechanics
False
True
29
A
philosopher
is a thinker who uses logic and reason to investigate the nature of the universe, human society, and moral
True
False
30
The Peloponnesian War began because...
Pericles allowed Spartans voting rights
The Spartan acropolis came under attack from the Athenians
rising tensions between Athens (Delian League) and Sparta
Persia conquered Egypt
31
An
oligarchy
is a government system in which the power is in the hands of a few people; rule based on wealth
False
True
32
How did the Greeks view the Macedonians
They were terrified of their military skill
They considered them to be cultural rivals of Athens
The Greeks thought they were uncivilized barbarians
They thought of them as traitors because they allied with Persia
33
Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia and conqueror of much of Asia; he's considered one of the greatest general
False
True
34
This man was the leader of Athens during their "Golden Age"
Thucydides
Socrates
Plato
Pericles
35
In Athens, if a person was deemed harmful they could be banished from the city for 10 years. This was called.....
Ostracism
Imperator
Consul
Agoge
36
According to legend, the Trojan War started when...
The Minoan people became under attack from the Phoenicians
when a Trojan prince kidnapped Helen, the beautiful wife of a Greek king
an Athenian philosopher was murdered by a king
Sparta attacked Athens
37
What best describes Alexander the Greats Empire after his death?
It was divided amongst 4 of his generals and Hellenistic culture thrived
His empire was cut off from trade and conquered by the Han dynasty.
A civil war broke out and the Egyptians replaced Alexander the Great
It collapsed quickly resulting in the end of Greek culture
38
This kingdom to the north of Greece, led by Phillip II, conqured Greece after the Peloponnesian War.
Persians
Macedonians
Greeks
Myceneans
39
From a very young age, Spartan boys attended this, where they trained to become soldiers.
the colisseum
the academy
the agoge
the gladiator games
40
An epic is a long narrative poem celebrating the the deeds of legendary or traditional heroes
False
True
41
Why did Athens form the Delian League?
Because they were plotting a war against Sparta
They saw the potential threat of the Persians and wanted to band together.
Because the Romans began to threaten their city-states.
To defend themselves from the Trojans
42
What culture becomes dominant in the Mediterranean world as a result of Alexander the Greats conquests?
Greek Culture
Dorian Culture
Alexandrian Culture
Hellenistic Culture
43
According to legend, how did the Greeks win the Trojan War?
by tricking them with a giant wooden horse filled with soldiers
The Greeks used their superior navy
They forced the Trojans to return Helen
Using the help of the Greek gods
44
Which statement accurately describes classical Greek art and sculptures?
Many Greek sculptures display many emotions and feelings
We know very little about Greek art
Harmony, order, and proportion were emphasized.
They portrayed figured with exaggerated and mythical features
45
Which of the following is true of Alexander's empire after his death?
Persian customs and cultural achievements were forgotten or destroyed
Democratic ideals were spread throughout the conquered territories
The empire was divided among three of his most ambitious generals
The empire remained large despite its size
46
The people of Sparta placed a large emphasis on democracy.
True
False
47
Which of the following is a characteristic of ancient Spartan society?
Spartan males were expected to serve as soldiers most of their lives
Its helots were given political power as members of a council
Its societty values intellectual accomplishments
Spartans valued individual freedom over self discipline
48
What advantage did the Athenians have over the Persians at the battle of Marathon?
Support of Spartan allies
The element of surprise
Superior military tactics
Greater number of soldiers
