What does "oligarchy" mean?

rule by a few - aristocrats and nobles

What is the acropolis?

a fortified hill in ancient Greek city-states

What were the qualifications to be a citizen in Athens?

male, at least 18 years old, not a slave, son of Athenians

What was the purpose of the assembly?

where citizens gathered to vote on issues

What happened during the Dark Ages?

fighting, disorder, and loss of culture

an open area (marketplace) in the center of a polis

What were Minoan palaces like?

They were very large and had indoor plumbing and labyrinths.

What is a city state?

a small city and the surrounding farmlands

Which of these did Athens value, making it the most popular place to live in Greece?

philosophy, literature, democracy, architecture, arts

What were the functions of the acropolis?

temple of a local god, safety when under attack, festivals

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Ancient Greece Study Guide: Part 1

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1
What does "oligarchy" mean?
rule by a few - aristocrats and nobles
rule by one - dictator
rule by one - president
rule by a few - scientists
2
What is the acropolis?
a type of castle
a fortified hill in ancient Greek city-states
the place where crops were grown
ancient Greek nobility
3
Ancient Greece was very unified.
False
True
4
The land of Greece is a large ______.
peninsula
mountain
field
ravine
5
What were the qualifications to be a citizen in Athens?
male or female, at least 18 years old, child of Athenians
male, handsome, not a slave, at least 21 years old
female, at least 21 years old, not a slave
male, at least 18 years old, not a slave, son of Athenians
6
What was the purpose of the assembly?
a law that states people must assemble outside each morning
to build things in factories by using an assembly line
where citizens gathered to vote on issues
a law that states citizens must be willing to fight in wars
7
How did the Ancient Greeks mainly travel between city-states?
by boat
by walking
by horse and cart
by hanggliding
8
Which time period came after the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations?
The Egyptian Ages
The Dark Ages
The Golden Ages
The American Ages
9
What was Athens' main rival?
Persia
France
Sparta
Troy
10
Which civilization rose around 2800 B.C.?
Minoan
Ewokian
Phosphorisian
Mayan
11
The 1.______ civilization rose on the island of 2.______.
1. Phosphorisian 2. Fiji
1. Mayan 2. Guadalajara
1. Minoan 2. Crete
1. Ewokian 2. Endor
12
What happened during the Dark Ages?
fighting, disorder, and loss of culture
many people went blind from disease
the Sun died temporarily
fire had not been discovered yet
13
What does "tyranny" mean?
to rule in a kind way
to let someone else rule for you
to let the people rule
to rule in a harsh way
14
What does "monarchy" mean?
rule by many - mutiny
rule by many - nobles
rule by one - president
rule by one - king and queen
15
The Mycenaeans attacked the city of 1._____ which became known as the 2._____.
1. Sparta 2. Peleponesian War
1. Mordor 2. Orc War
1. Troy 2. Trojan War
1. Athens 2. Athenian War
16
What did the Mycenaeans trade to become wealthy?
olive oil
silk
gold
gems
17
What were the professions of the Mycenaeans?
merchants, artisans, and musicians
warriors, farmers, and traders
warriors, traders, and fishermen
hunters, gatherers, and scavengers
18
What is an agora?
an open area used to grow crops
a small area used as housing
an open area (marketplace) in the center of a polis
a small area used to worship the gods
19
What was the most important aspect of Spartan life?
the military
power
the assembly
philosophy
20
What is the Greek word for city-state?
hydrox
kappa
polis
beta
21
What were Minoan palaces like?
They didn't have any palaces.
They were very large and had indoor plumbing and labyrinths.
Dark and full of dungeons.
They were filled with valuables and armor.
22
What does "democracy" mean?
rule by fear
rule by one
rule by the people
rule by a few
23
What is a city state?
an unnamed village
the name for a city inside a state
a city that controls a whole state
a small city and the surrounding farmlands
24
Which of these did Athens value, making it the most popular place to live in Greece?
philosophy, literature, democracy, architecture, arts
wealth, power, cunning
kindness, generosity, art, literature
honor, nobility, bravery, courage, strength
25
What were the functions of the acropolis?
as the nobility, to rule over ancient Greece
a welcoming site for the aliens
to grow crops, festivals
temple of a local god, safety when under attack, festivals

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