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1
What does democracy mean?
“rule of the leaders”
“rule of the powerful”
“rule of the people”
“rule of the few”
2
A body of stories about gods and heroes that tries to explain how the world works
Fables
Aesop
Homer
Mythology
3
How did Greece's geography influence the city-states and their trade?
Greeks learned to fly
they hiked across mountains to trade
mountains isolated city-states
they traded and travled by sea
4
During the early democracy in Greece, why did people have meetings outdoors?
to make it easier to vote
it was the only place large enough for everyone
to make it easier to hear speakers
to allow visitors to watch the meetings
5
What inference can you make about Alexander?
He disliked violence but knew he had to use it.
He enjoyed being a military commander.
He lacked both wisdom and confidence.
He did not feel comfortable leading an empire.
6
The Parthenon is a famous Greek
poem.
temple/building.
painting.
vase.
7
Because traveling by land in Greece was difficult, the Greeks
gave up trying to travel.
became expert shipbuilders.
took up farming.
learned how to climb mountains.
8
What happened after Alexander and his army crossed the Indus River in India?
His exhausted troops refused to fight anymore.
The people of the area crowned Alexander king.
Alexander defeated the Persian army for the last time
The Greeks agreed to not rebel against Alexander.
9
People who have the right to participate in government
Citizens
Aristocrats
Oligarchy
Polis
10
Which of the following does not describe the first direct democracy in Athens?
Every citizen had the right to speak.
Aristocrats had more power than citizens.
All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly.
Citizens could serve on smaller councils.
11
Women in __________________ had more freedoms because of the way their society was structured.
Sparta
Athens
12
Most Greek temples were surrounded by
detailed paintings.
pretty trees.
tall columns.
golden railings.
13
Alexander worked to spread Greek culture throughout his empire. What conclusion can you draw?
Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas.
Alexander thought that all other cultures were weak.
Alexander was trying to make the Persian Empire angry.
Alexander was trying to build a friendship with the Greeks.
14
Spartan women received physical training like men. What can you conclude about Spartan women?
They mainly ran the households.
They disliked sports and exercise.
They did not enjoy their lives.
They were strong and healthy.
15
A leader who uses force to hold power
Pericles
Aristocrats
Tyrant
Oligarchy
16
A government in which only a few people have power is called
an oligarchy.
a democracy.
a monarchy.
a tyrant or dictator.
17
Which of the following best describes a representative democracy...like that of USA?
Citizens elect officials to make the laws.
Citizens act as judges and lawmakers.
All citizens help make the laws.
All men, women, and children can vote.
18
Greek painters created detailed scenes in red and black on ____________________.
pancakes
pottery
pickles
paper
19
What were the benefits of the Greeks colonizing other parts of the Mediterranean.
to fight other people
to learn new ideas
to sail their ships
to sell their olive oil
20
ALL citizens can participate directly in ____________ democracy.
Direct
Representative
21
Greek culture
Hellenistic
Heroic
Hippo
Herculean
22
Early Greek philosophers were important because they were the first people to
consider explanations for events other than the work of gods
help the Greek people make good decisions in daily life.
think about the mysteries and problems of life in Greece.
describe why the Greek gods and goddesses were worshipped.
23
Rich landowners
Aristocrats
Oligarchy
Pericles
Democracy
24
How was the Athenian government ruled prior to democracy?
Tyranny
Representative democracy
Parliament
Oligarchy
25
What was the most important aspect of life in Sparta?
playing music
learning to lead people
preparing for battles
learning about philosophy
26
After Greek city-states were ruled by kings, they were ruled by, rich land owners called______.
aristocrats.
dictators.
citizens.
armies.
27
Greek myths were stories that explained
why humans should worship the gods.
why humans or animals behaved like they did.
what things the Greek people most valued.
why natural or historical events happened.
28
Which of the following
best
describes a representative democracy?
Citizens act as judges and lawmakers.
Citizens elect officials to make the laws.
All citizens help make the laws.
All men, women, and children can vote.
29
Alexander died at the age of 33 after
he was betrayed by a friend.
he was attacked in battle.
he was captured by Persians.
he got sick in Babylon.
30
Because people were upset by his ideas, who was arrested and sentenced to death?
Hercules
Plato
Socrates
Alexander the Great
31
In geographical terms, the land of Greece is a large
isthmus.
island.
peninsula.
continent.
32
Greek philosophers believed what was more important than anything else in life?
using the human mind to think and understand
encouraging people to worship the gods
understanding how the human body works
helping others to be happy and comfortable
33
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.
The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
The ancient Greeks mostly valued warfare and battle.
34
How have achievements of the Ancient Greeks influenced our culture today?
Flight
Democracy
Architecture
Water Polo
35
What led to the growth of Greek markets and eventually a money system for exchanging goods?
a food surplus (extra food)
invention of printing press to make money
a food shortage
increase in population
36
_______________ in Greece started in the city state of Athens.
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
37
Which of the following best defines a polis?
a period of great achievements
a high hill on which a fortress was often built
a marketplace where goods were traded
a small city-state
38
Which of the following best summarizes the geography of Greece?
a land of flat, fertile plains
a land of small hills and dense forests
a cold, barren land
a rocky, mountainous land
39
The ancient Greeks believed that their _______ caused events like thunder and earthquakes.
actions
gods
40
Athenians believed that studying ____________________ made people better citizens.
war
each other
art
fortnite
41
In terms of importance of what Alexander did, which of the following would you rank first?
defeating the Persians
expanding his empire
caring for his sons
spreading Greek culture to so many places
42
How Mythology in Ancient Greece influenced our culture today?
Jobs
Sports team mascots
Logos
Actors
43
Which of the predictions would most likely be true if Alexander had not died at a young age?
The Greeks will anoint Alexander to be their king.
Alexander will give back all of his conquered lands.
The Persians will find a way to defeat Alexander.
Alexander’s empire will grow even larger.
44
The many achievements of ancient Greece were important because
they encouraged people to use reason.
they showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
they helped Greece become a military power.
they strongly shaped our civilization.
45
Why was Greek olive oil so popular in trade, that it was known as “liquid gold”?
No on else knew how to harvest olives
Greek olives were the best
Others though olives were poisonous
olives were scarce in other parts of the Mediterranean world
