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1
Which of the following shows that Greeks strongly influenced our language?
The English language was first spoken in ancient Greece.
English words are spelled using the Greek rules of spelling.
Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology.
The English language is based on the letters of the Greek alphabet.
2
The first democracy in Athens ended because
the population grew too large.
Pericles became the leader of Athens.
representatives were elected to make laws.
the Macedonians conquered Athens.
3
Which of the following best defines a lyric poem?
a poem about Greek heroes
a poem set to music
a poem that explains natural events
a poem that teaches life’s lessons
4
Which of the following statements about democracy in Athens is
false
?
citizens met as a group to debate and vote directly on each issue
men and women who were citizens could vote
citizens created laws, enforced laws, and acted as judges
each citizen’s vote counted
5
Author of the epic poems the
Iliad
and the
Odyssey
Homer
Sapho
Peisistratus
Aesop
6
Greek myths were stories that explained
what things the Greek people most valued.
why natural or historical events happened.
why humans or animals behaved like they did.
why humans should worship the gods.
7
In what way were the Mycenaeans different from the Minoans?
The Mycenaeans lived on Greek islands.
The Mycenaeans were not traders.
The Mycenaeans did not speak Greek.
The Mycenaeans lived on the Greek mainland.
8
Which of the following best describes how a Greek colony was similar to a
polis
?
Both of them were independent.
Both of them were started by Minoans.
Both of them were set up to make someone wealthy.
Both of them were built on the Greek mainland.
9
_____ is when one person takes, and holds, power through force.
Tyranny
Oligarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
10
Why did many ancient Greeks visit the oracle at Delphi?
to see the birthplace of Aphrodite
to see where Hercules battled the hydra
to ask the god Apollo questions
to worship Zeus and the other gods
11
Female lyric poet
Peisistratus
Homer
Aesop
Sapho
12
The period of warfare and disorder in Greece is referred to as the
Classical Age.
Era of Despair.
Dark Age.
Golden Era.
13
Athenian tyrant who took power in 546 BC; brought peace and prosperity to Athens
Cleisthenes
Draco
Pericles
Peisistratus
14
Mythical Greek hero who performed nearly impossible tasks
Hercules
Homer
Aesop
Sapho
15
Which of the following does not describe the first democracy in Athens?
Aristocrats had more power than citizens.
All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly.
Citizens could serve on smaller councils.
Every citizen had the right to speak.
16
In a __________________ every citizen has the opportunity to debate and vote on all laws.
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Representative Democracy
17
It was natural for the ancient Greeks to produce great works of literature because they
were the first civilization to use an alphabet.
were taught to read at a young age.
had always enjoyed telling myths and stories.
believed that literature was as important as democracy.
18
A type of government in which a small group of aristocrats hold all of the power is called a/an
Direct Democracy
Tyranny
Representative Democracy
Oligarchy
19
How did the Greeks apply the
Iliad
and the
Odyssey
in everyday life?
by trying to follow the examples of the great heroes in the stories
by following the writing style of famous poets
by holding sporting contests in honor of their gods
by building great temples for their gods
20
This is when the citizens elect people to make laws for the country.
Representative Democracy
Tyranny
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
21
According to the textbook, which of the following led to the end of the Minoan civilization?
A volcanic eruption ruined their cities.
Other cultures refused to trade with them.
They were attacked by Europeans.
Earthquakes destroyed many of their cities.
22
Athenian leader famous for his harsh laws and punishments
Peisistratus
Cleisthenes
Pericles
Draco
23
According to Greek mythology, why are there different seasons?
Demeter is separated from her daughter during the winter.
Hephaestus is making weapons for the gods in his forge.
Hera is punishing humans for not worshipping the gods.
Apollo goes away for part of each year to rest.
24
Greek writer famous for his fables
Homer
Sapho
Aesop
Peisistratus
25
Considered the father of democracy
Draco
Pericles
Cleisthenes
Peisistratus
26
Fables are different from myths because fables
explain things such as thunder and earthquakes.
are stories about the Greek gods.
teach lessons about life.
are sung while playing a lyre.
27
Which of the following activities did
not
take place in the agora?
Greeks had religious gatherings.
Greeks hid from invading armies.
Greeks held political meetings.
Greeks bought and sold goods.
