What is one way Sparta's geographic location affected its relationship with other city-states?

Spartans were suspicious of outsiders.

Which of the following does NOT describe the first democracy in Athens?

Aristocrats had more power than citizens.

Which of the following best describes representative democracy?

Citizens elect officials to make the laws.

How did someone become a member of Athen's Council of 500?

He was chosen by a random drawing

Which of the following shows that the Greeks strongly influenced our language?

Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology

Who had the power in an oligarchy?

A small group of people from wealthy or noble families

Which of the following shows that Greek mythology is part of today's popular culture?

Sports teams and companies are named after Greek characters.

Which is NOT an example of how a geographic factor affected Ancient Greek life?

Greeks climbed Mount Olympus for entertainment.

Greek myths were stories that explained

why natural and historical events happened.

What lesson about behavior does the story of Daedalus and Icarus teach people?

If you get too close to danger, you will get hurt.

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1
What is one way Sparta's geographic location affected its relationship with other city-states?
Spartans encouraged trade with city-states reached by land.
Spartans were suspicious of outsiders.
Sparta welcomed visitors because they brought news.
Spartans were easily influenced by other city-states.
2
Which of the following does NOT describe the first democracy in Athens?
Aristocrats had more power than citizens.
Citizens could serve on smaller councils.
All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly.
Every citizen had the right to speak.
3
Which of the following best describes representative democracy?
All citizens help make the laws.
Citizens act as judges and lawmakers.
Citizens elect officials to make the laws.
All men, women, and children can vote.
4
Emily, Doug and Christopher are in charge of planning a class party. This is an example of a(n)
Oligarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Tyranny
5
How did someone become a member of Athen's Council of 500?
He overthrew a council member
He was chosen by a random drawing
He was elected by citizens
He inherited the position
6
Which of the following shows that the Greeks strongly influenced our language?
The English language was first spoken in Ancient Greece.
The English alphabet is based on Greek alphabet letters.
Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology
English words are spelled using Greek spelling rules.
7
Which is NOT a body of water surrounding Greece?
Red Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
8
Who had the power in an oligarchy?
Usually a military leader with a large army
The oldest son or close relative of a king
A small group of people from wealthy or noble families
A small group of religious voters
9
Which of the following shows that Greek mythology is part of today's popular culture?
People travel to Greece to see Mt. Olympus.
Many people worship Greek gods and goddesses.
Students learn about Greek mythology in school.
Sports teams and companies are named after Greek characters.
10
Which is NOT an example of how a geographic factor affected Ancient Greek life?
Greeks climbed Mount Olympus for entertainment.
Greeks were skilled sailors because they lived by the sea.
The Thera eruption ended the Minoan civilization.
Mountains kept groups of people from uniting as one empire.
11
Greek myths were stories that explained
why natural and historical events happened.
how humans and gods could live together.
why humans behaved like animals.
what objects the Greek people most valued.
12
Which city-state was the first to practice democracy?
Sparta
Olympia
Thera
Athens
13
Which of the following best defines a polis?
A high hill were fortresses were built
A marketplace where goods were traded
A Greek policeman
A small city-state
14
Everyone on the soccer team votes to decide what uniforms to buy. This is an example of a(n)
Oligarchy
Dynasty
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
15
What lesson about behavior does the story of Daedalus and Icarus teach people?
It is fun to explore and see how much you can achieve.
Don't take wax outside on hot days.
If you try to escape punishment, something bad will happen.
If you get too close to danger, you will get hurt.

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Ancient Greece

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Ancient Greece

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Questions 15

Answers

1
What is one way Sparta's geographic location affected its relationship with other city-states?
Spartans encouraged trade with city-states reached by land.
Spartans were suspicious of outsiders.
Sparta welcomed visitors because they brought news.
Spartans were easily influenced by other city-states.
2
Which of the following does NOT describe the first democracy in Athens?
Aristocrats had more power than citizens.
Citizens could serve on smaller councils.
All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly.
Every citizen had the right to speak.
3
Which of the following best describes representative democracy?
All citizens help make the laws.
Citizens act as judges and lawmakers.
Citizens elect officials to make the laws.
All men, women, and children can vote.
4
Emily, Doug and Christopher are in charge of planning a class party. This is an example of a(n)
Oligarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Tyranny
5
How did someone become a member of Athen's Council of 500?
He overthrew a council member
He was chosen by a random drawing
He was elected by citizens
He inherited the position
6
Which of the following shows that the Greeks strongly influenced our language?
The English language was first spoken in Ancient Greece.
The English alphabet is based on Greek alphabet letters.
Many English words and expressions come from Greek mythology
English words are spelled using Greek spelling rules.
7
Which is NOT a body of water surrounding Greece?
Red Sea
Ionian Sea
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
8
Who had the power in an oligarchy?
Usually a military leader with a large army
The oldest son or close relative of a king
A small group of people from wealthy or noble families
A small group of religious voters
9
Which of the following shows that Greek mythology is part of today's popular culture?
People travel to Greece to see Mt. Olympus.
Many people worship Greek gods and goddesses.
Students learn about Greek mythology in school.
Sports teams and companies are named after Greek characters.
10
Which is NOT an example of how a geographic factor affected Ancient Greek life?
Greeks climbed Mount Olympus for entertainment.
Greeks were skilled sailors because they lived by the sea.
The Thera eruption ended the Minoan civilization.
Mountains kept groups of people from uniting as one empire.
11
Greek myths were stories that explained
why natural and historical events happened.
how humans and gods could live together.
why humans behaved like animals.
what objects the Greek people most valued.
12
Which city-state was the first to practice democracy?
Sparta
Olympia
Thera
Athens
13
Which of the following best defines a polis?
A high hill were fortresses were built
A marketplace where goods were traded
A Greek policeman
A small city-state
14
Everyone on the soccer team votes to decide what uniforms to buy. This is an example of a(n)
Oligarchy
Dynasty
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
15
What lesson about behavior does the story of Daedalus and Icarus teach people?
It is fun to explore and see how much you can achieve.
Don't take wax outside on hot days.
If you try to escape punishment, something bad will happen.
If you get too close to danger, you will get hurt.