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

Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart.

Which sentence best describes education in Sparta?

Both boys and girls got military training.

Why were some tyrants well liked?

They made laws that improved people's lives.

How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the United States today?

Citizens voted directly on all issues.

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

All citizens shared ruling power.

The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because they

found traveling through the mountains difficult.

Who became aristrocrats?

rich men who had land from their families

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TCI Chapters 25-27 6th grade

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This quiz covers chapters 25, 26 and 27 in the History Alive book for 6th grade.

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1
What kinds of laws did the oligarchs pass?
laws that helped the poor
laws that were fair to all
laws that meant nothing
laws that favored the rich
2
How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?
Different kings made different rules about how to govern.
Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart.
Different languages made communication difficult.
Colonies were started by groups from different countries.
3
What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?
bandits
mud
rocks
climate
4
Unlike the women of Athens, the women of Sparta
could not vote.
had most influence in the home.
served equally with men in the army.
could own property.
5
Which sentence best describes education in Sparta?
Both boys and girls learned to cook and clean.
Children studied sculpture and painting.
Children did not learn to read.
Both boys and girls got military training.
6
Slaves in Sparta were called
Zelots
Helots
Slaves
Telots
7
Why were some tyrants well liked?
They made laws that improved people's lives.
They united the city-states.
They gave all men a voice in government.
They passed the throne to their sons.
8
What might an oligarch do on an ordinary day?
take part in a chariot race
sell goods in the market
work hard in the fields
herd sheep and goats
9
How would a man become a member of Athens's Council of 500?
He was chosen in a drawing.
He inherited the position.
He overthrew a council member.
He was elected by citizens.
10
How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the United States today?
Citizens elected representatives to make laws.
Citizens gave their leaders total power.
Citizens voted directly on all issues.
Citizens listened to the idas of powerful speakers.
11
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
family tradition
military force
foreign partnerships
the law of the land
12
Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?
They could not start colonies.
They each wanted more land.
They had too many soldiers.
They were crowded together.
13
To become a full citizen, a Spartan man had to
pass a difficult test
come from a rich family.
get elected by the people.
marry a citizen's daughter.
14
Which physical feature made Sparta somewhat isolated?
poor soil
surrounding mountains.
broad rivers
major highways
15
How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?
All citizens shared ruling power.
People might vote unwisely.
Slaves were equal to free men.
Merchants made all the laws.
16
The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because they
used the land for farming instead of roads.
found traveling through the mountains difficult.
did not want to offend the earth god.
were afraid of people from other villages.
17
Which feature of Athens's geography most affected its economy?
It was on a peninsula.
It was surrounded by fertile fields.
It was close to the sea.
It was built on rocky cliffs.
18
What makes much of Greece a peninsula?
the lack of large rivers
the steep mountain slopes
the large number of islands
the water on three sides
19
Who became aristrocrats?
rich men who had land from their families
merchants who became wealthy from trade
soldiers who were famous for their courage
popular leaders who won support from the poor
20
Which of these events most likely happened in the agora of Athens?
Girls played musical instruments.
Boys held a wrestling contest.
People bought leather sandals.
People voted for their leaders.

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