What was the purpose of these large iron rods in Sparta?

Money. However, Spartans didn’t trade much.

What is the biggest limitation for city-states with a democratic form of government?

Governing is too slow and chaotic.

What is the meaning of the common Spartan phrase "come home with your shield or upon it"?

It is better to die in battle than to retreat.

Why were the Greeks city-states able to defeat the Persian Empire?

The Greeks used their strengths: better weapons and strategy

Which was NOT a requirement to become an Athenian citizen?

Athenians were required to take a test to become a citizen

Which is NOT an example of ancient Greek technology?

The cannons they used on their battleships.

How were ancient Greek plays different from plays performed today?

Only men acted in ancient Greek plays.

Since the land wasn't very fertile in Greece, how did Greek city-states get enough food?

The Greeks did all of these things

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

They inherited it from a relative.

How is it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?

steep mountains kept people apart

How is the ancient Greek written language similar to modern English?

Both use symbols that represent sounds.

How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?

all citizens share ruling power

What was the legacy of Alexander the Great and his many conquests?

He spread Greek culture to parts of Africa and Asia

How did the Assembly represent the ideals of Democracy?

all citizens could debate all issues

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1
What was the purpose of these large iron rods in Sparta?
Weapons. Everything was a weapon for Spartans.
Art. Spartans appreciated the beauty in everything.
Tools. Spartans were skilled craftsmen.
Money. However, Spartans didn’t trade much.
2
What is the biggest limitation for city-states with a democratic form of government?
Leaders become too paranoid.
One person gains too much power.
Governing is too slow and chaotic.
The wealthy have too much money.
3
What is the meaning of the common Spartan phrase "come home with your shield or upon it"?
It is better to die in battle than to retreat.
Spartan shields make excellent surfboards.
Your shield is very valuable, so don't lose it.
Leave no one behind on the battlefield.
4
Why were the Greeks city-states able to defeat the Persian Empire?
The Greeks used their strengths: better weapons and strategy
The gods favored the Greeks because they built them temples.
The Greeks soldiers outnumbered the Persians 2-1.
Greek city-states were ruled by one very powerful king.
5
How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the U.S. today?
citizens gave their leaders total power
citizens listened to the ideas of powerful speakers
citizens elected representatives to make laws
citizens voted on all issues
6
The patron god of Athens, Athena, was the goddess of what?
The sea
Wisdom
The sky
Luck
7
Which was NOT a requirement to become an Athenian citizen?
only men could be citizens
Athenian men became citizens at age 18
citizens must be born in Athens
Athenians were required to take a test to become a citizen
8
Which is NOT an example of ancient Greek technology?
The bronze weapons and armor used by their hoplite soldiers.
The massive temples they build like the Parthenon.
The inventions created by geniuses like Archenemies.
The cannons they used on their battleships.
9
How were ancient Greek plays different from plays performed today?
Singing, acting, and dancing are all common today.
Plays could be both happy or sad.
Audiences were large in ancient Greece
Only men acted in ancient Greek plays.
10
Since the land wasn't very fertile in Greece, how did Greek city-states get enough food?
They established colonies in more fertile areas
They grew crops suited to the environment
They traded for it
The Greeks did all of these things
11
How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?
They inherited it from a relative.
They used soldiers to take control.
They paid merchants for support.
They were elected by the people.
12
What kind of laws did the oligarchs pass?
laws that meant nothing
laws that favored the rich
laws that were fair to all
laws that helped the poor
13
How is it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?
colonies were started by groups from different countries
different kings made different rules for their countries
steep mountains kept people apart
different languages made communication difficult
14
The Parthenon was created under the rule of Pericles, during which period in Greek history?
The Peloponnesian War
The Age of Enlightenment
The Golden Age of Athens
The Reign of Alexander the Great
15
Which of these is Greece?
C
A
B
D
16
How is the ancient Greek written language similar to modern English?
Both use the same alphabet.
Both have 26 characters.
Both use symbols that represent sounds.
Both include elaborate forms of punctuation.
17
How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?
slaves were equal to free men
all citizens share ruling power
people might vote unwisely
merchants made all the laws
18
Who might say this? - "The people began to complain about wealthy leaders, I became the next leader".
a tyrant
a citizen
a king
an aristocrat
19
What was the legacy of Alexander the Great and his many conquests?
He was the first to defeat the Spartans.
His dynasty still rules Greece today.
His empire lasted for 500 years.
He spread Greek culture to parts of Africa and Asia
20
How did the Assembly represent the ideals of Democracy?
women and slaves actively debated in the Assembly
the wealthiest Athenians controlled the assembly
meetings took on a high hill
all citizens could debate all issues
21
The Hippocratic Oath, based on the teaching of Hippocrates, is recited by all new
actors
Olympians
doctors
lawyers

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