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Ancient Greece Vocabulary Quiz
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stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
classical
aristiocrat
mythololgy
fable
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What is a peninsula?
all of the above
an island
a state
a piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides
3
When was the first modern Olympics?
1936
1856
1906
1896
4
Where was the first modern Olympics held?
Athens, Greece
Cardiff, Wales
Anzio, Rome
Jerusalem, Israel
5
What is a high hill upon which a Greek fortress was built?
fable
acropolis
Aesop
oligarchy
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a government in which only a few people have power, particulary the wealthy
citizen
democracy
mythology
oligarchy
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a Greek writer who is famous for his fables
Homer
Pericles
Sappho
Aesop
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a short story that teaches a lesson about life or gives advice on how to live
oligarchy
fable
classical
mythology
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The definition of colony is...
a person living in a colony
a large farm
a wooden slab
an area of land owned by another country
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What is the Greek word for a city-state
acropolis
polis
tyrant
citizen
11
The Mediterranean provided what to Ancient Civilizations?
Trade and travel.
Allowed for the exchange of ideas.
Food-proteins in particular.
All of the above.
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The first Olympics were held to...
Honor Zeus
Honor Hades
Honor all the gods
Honor Athena
13
What is an agora?
A body of land water on three sides
An open area used as a market place
A fort built on a hilltop
a Greek city-state
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a type of government in which people rule themselves
democracy
oligarchy
Pericles
acropolis
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The Parthenon was a
Palace on a hill in Athens
Temple to the goddess Athena in Athens
A Temple to Zeus in Sparta
A shopping mall in ancient Greece
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Oligarchy means
Government that is ruled by a few people
A fair and balanced ruling
All power lies within
A judgement
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What is an example of a monarchy?
Dictator
Nun
ruled by only one leader
Governor
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The definition of colony is...
a person living in a colony
an area of land owned by another country
a large farm
a wooden slab
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a person who has the right to participate in government
polis
citizen
aristocrat
tyrant
