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Unit 7 Review - Ancient Greece
Unit 7 Review - Ancient Greece
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1
The United States government was most influenced by the government of what ancient civilizations?
Athens
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Gupta
2
I was a great poet in ancient Greece and authored the Iliad and the Odyssey. What was my name?
Socrates
Plato
Euclid
Homer
3
What role did Alexander the Great play in spreading Greek culture and ideas throughout the Middle East?
He traveled to the Middle East to teach Greek ideas
He conquered territories & created an empire, spreading Greek culture
Allowed his empire to be conquered by Persians & they spread Greek culture
He was a peacekeeper who encouraged Middle Eastern cultures to study Greece
4
How did the geography of Greece impact its development?
the dry, arid climate made it difficult for the Greeks to farm
Mountains & Deep Valleys isolated city-states & allowed them to develop
A lack of natural resources forced Greeks to rely on trade with others
Rocky coastline made it impossible for invaders to attack by sea
5
What role did the city-state play in Greek history?
It was the primary political structure of ancient Greece
It contributed to the creation of a universal culture in Ancient Greece
It led to the creation of a large military that led to many Greek invasions
It slowed trade and weakened the Greek economy
6
How was ancient Greek religion similar to most other ancient religions throughout the world?
They were monotheistic
They originated in Asia
They were polytheistic
They originated in Africa
7
How did the rule of Alexander the Great impact the Middle East?
Extended wars increased the economy of the region
Hellenic ideas & customs spread to the region
The population was forced to retreat deeper into Asia
The region of Islam gained popularity
8
How did Pythagoras have a positive impact on Greek culture?
By creating military techniques that are still used today
By writing famous plays that are still used today
by developing educational philosophies that are still used today
By creating mathematical theories that are still used today
9
How was Athen's direct democracy different from the representative democracy in the United States today?
In Athens, citizens followed the laws created by an elected king
In Athens, all eligible citizens debated & decided on laws
In Athens, people elected leaders to make decisions & implement new laws
In Athens, all men & women could vote, regardless of how much $$ they made
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Why did so many small independent city-states develop in ancient Greece?
the Geography of Greece resulted in scattered settlements
The ethnic diversity of the Greek population led to distinct communities
The city-states of Greece had a long history of fighting each other
The arrangement helped cities defend themselves against other empires
11
Which aspect of the Athenian government influenced the ideals of modern democracies?
The restriction of citizenship rights to men
The use of public debates and participation by citizens
The use of war to expand a nation's territory
The restriction of voting rights of lower class citizens
12
Which speaker is most likely from Sparta?
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3
Speaker 4
13
What is a key difference between the role of a citizen in a representative democracy & in a direct democracy?
Citizens elect representatives more often in a direct democracy
Most citizens serve as legislators in a representative democracy
Most citizens assemble to debate public issues in representative democracy
Citizens have more control over policies in a direct democracy
14
The first democratic government came from which Greek city-state?
Sparta
Troy
Athens
Corinth
15
Which number correctly identifies the location of Ancient Greece?
2
3
1
4
16
Which of these best shows the value of ancient Greeks placed on art?
They created pledges like the Hippocratic Oath
They worked out scientific ideas as in Aristotle's Physics
They wrote about government as in Plato's Republic
They built grand theatres like the one at Epidaurus
17
The chart provides evidence for which statement?
Ancient Greek Gods represented the souls of reincarnated ancestors
Ancient Greek Gods were seen as aspects of one singular God
Ancient Greek Gods controlled different aspects of life
Ancient Greek gods had very little influence on the experiences of humans
18
Why did Ancient Greeks build large structures like the Parthenon?
to honor Greek Gods
To house greek governments
to protect libraries
to host plays
19
In what way did the Delian League change Greek society?
It made an alliance with Greece and Rome
It defended the Persian invasion of Greece
It allied the Greek city-states
It brought Christianity to Greece
20
Ancient Greece had the greatest impact on the rest of the world in which areas?
Sports and Medicine
Government and Philosophy
Arts and Crafts
Law and Architecture
21
How did voters participate in Athenian democracy?
They voted directly on all issues proposed by the city-state
They voted directly on the actions of the militart
They voted for military leaders who then campaigned to bring peace
They voted for representatives who then voted on issues
22
Based on this quote, Socrates made contributions to which aspect of Ancient Greek culture?
Military
Trade
Architecture
Education
23
Which fact best explains why Athens & Sparta were at war in ancient Greece for much of the 5th century BCE?
Sparta wished to learn democratic ways used in Athens
Athens had invaded the capital of Sparta
Athens wanted to end trade with Sparta
Sparta was concerned about the influence of Athens
24
The Peloponnesian War was fought between Sparta and what other civilization?
Israel
Athens
Persia
Rome
25
How did the expansion of the Persian Empire impact the Greek city-states?
It brought Islam into Greece
It drew Greece into a war with Persia
It increased trade between Greece & Persia
It brought trade economics to Greece
26
Which term identifies the stories and tales through which many Greek values & beliefs were shared?
Philosophy
History
Theology
Mythology
27
Which Ancient Greek figure made great advances in political philosophy?
Plato
Zeus
Pythagoras
Alexander
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What effect did the geography of Greece have on the development of the civilization?
It promoted interdependence since each area specialized in something
It promoted the development of separate, independent city-states
Made it necessary to form one unifying central government to control areas
It made it easier for the civilization to develop one common religion
