2nd Grade CKLA Knowledge 3 Assessment (The Ancient Greek Civilization)

Were the Olympic Games a bunch of contests that ancient Greek philosophers like Plato competed in?

Messenger: If the student gave his parents a letter from his teacher, does that mean he was a messenger?

Conquest: Was Alexander the Great taking over parts of India a conquest?

Marvelous: If a performance is excellent, or wonderful, might you also call it marvelous?

Philosopher: Is a philosopher a person who studies life, knowledge, and truth?

Invader: Was Alexander the Great a famous invader of the Persian Empire?

Did Alexander the Great succeed in conquering many lands?

Did Alexander the Great work very hard to become strong and powerful?

Democracy: Is democracy a way of ruling that gives all of the power to the king?

This is a place where a runner ran many miles during a famous battle. Now there is a race named after it.

Are the Olympic games today exactly the same as the Olympic games held in ancient Greece?

I received my name because I conquered so many areas during my lifetime.

According to legend, the city-state of Athens was named after me after I offered the Athenians a gift of the olive tree.

Spartan: If someone lives a Spartan life, does that mean they live a comfortable and luxurious life?

In ancient Greek religion, I am the king of all the gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus.

Marathon: Is a marathon a contribution from ancient Greece?

Channel: Is a channel a large strip of land between two bodies of water?

Prefer: If you prefer something, does that mean you don’t like it at all?

Did the famous and wise philosopher Socrates believe in buying lots of stuff and being alone?

Architecture: Is the Parthenon an example of ancient Greek architecture?

Did you enjoy learning about the Ancient Greek Civilization?

City-state: Is a city-state a large country with many towns and cities all under one government?

Did the ancient Greeks believe that Mount Olympus was the home of the most powerful gods and goddesses?

Contribution: Is silk a contribution of the ancient Greek civilization?

Was democracy one of Sparta’s contributions to us today?

Were Sparta and Athens city-states in ancient Greece?

Independently: If you do something independently, does that mean you do it without help?

Tame: If you train a horse to obey you, does that mean you tame the horse?

Did the Persians win the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae?