Which is not a similarity between the Greek and Mesopotamian civilizations?

both began in a great river valley

What happened to Alexander the Greats Empire after his death?

generals divide it up and rule; dissolves quickly

What contribution did Pythagoras make to mathematics?

he made a theorem that was used to measure angles

What impact did Philip II of Macedonia have on Greek history?

he united all of the Greek city-states

Which list of physical features accurately describes the Greek peninsula?

mountainous, mild, rocky, coastal plains

What is the meaning of the word Hellenistic?

name for the mixing of Greek and other cultures

What is considered to be the lasting legacy of Alexander the Great?

diffused culture and ideas in the Mediterranean & Middle Eas

How did democracy develop in Athens over the centuries?

it was created by Athens after trying out several other type

Why were the Greek city-states so different and independent from each other?

they were all isolated by geographical features

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1
Which Greek philosopher questioned his students and then questioned their answers?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Pythagoras
2
Which is not a similarity between the Greek and Mesopotamian civilizations?
both began in a great river valley
both developed their own system of writing
both created their own laws and government
both traded with other civilizations
3
What is the meaning of the word Hellenic?
name of the mixing of armies of Athens and Sparta
name for the mixing of Greek and other cultures
name for mixing monotheism and polytheism
name for the Greek culture
4
What two genres were Greek theater based upon?
comedy and tragedy
song and dance
drama and romance
action and horror
5
What happened to Alexander the Greats Empire after his death?
wife became queen
empire continues to grow and eventually reaches China
son became the next ruler
generals divide it up and rule; dissolves quickly
6
What does the word democracy mean?
"rule of the nobles"
"rule of the king"
"rule of the people"
"rule of the tyrant"
7
What contribution did Pythagoras make to mathematics?
he made a theorem that was used to measure angles
he invented Algebra
he invented the number system we use today
he made a number system based on 60
8
Which person would be considered a citizen in Athens?
house slave
rich woman
poor man
visiting Roman
9
What Greek architectural feature is still used today?
ziggurats
right angled streets
obelisks
columns
10
What impact did Philip II of Macedonia have on Greek history?
he united all of the Greek city-states
he conquered Greece's army
he kept all of the Greek city-states together
he created a Hellenistic empire from Greece to India
11
Which list of physical features accurately describes the Greek peninsula?
flat, hot, sandy, desert
plateaus, cool, clay, thick pine forests
mountainous, mild, rocky, coastal plains
swampy, tropical, muddy, jungle
12
What part of the world can we see a direct link to the classic Greek civilization?
Eastern Civilization
Western Civilization
13
What is the meaning of the word Hellenistic?
name of the Greek culture
name for mixing armies of Athens and Sparta
name for the mixing of Greek and other cultures
name for the mixing of monotheism and polytheism
14
What is the time era of the greatest achievement in ancient Greece?
Golden Age
Gupta Dynasty
Tang and Song Dynasties
Stone Age
15
What Greek philosopher said people need to use reason?
Pythagoras
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
16
What was not something the ancient Greeks wrote about in their literature?
monotheism
mythology
history
philosophy
17
What is considered to be the lasting legacy of Alexander the Great?
diffused culture and ideas in the Mediterranean & Middle Eas
helped to diffuse Buddhism
invented the first law code
invented the compass and gunpowder
18
How did democracy develop in Athens over the centuries?
it was created by Athens after trying out several other type
it modeled after the government of Sparta
it was forced upon them by an evil tyrant
it was the only government they ever had
19
Which Greek said society would be fair (ideal) if philosophers ruled it?
Plato
Archimedes
Socrates
Aristole
20
Why were the Greek city-states so different and independent from each other?
they were all conquered by different cultures
they were all isolated by geographical features
they were all built next to the major river
all were united as one complete contry
21
What is the religion of ancient Greece?
Egyptian Mythology
Hinduism
Greek Mythology
Judaism
22
What Greek city-state invented a new type of government called democracy?
Athens
Troy
Sparta
Thebes

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