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Ancient Greece Unit Review
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1
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
military force
foreign partnerships
family tradition
the law of the land
2
Which of these city-states is on the Peloponnesus peninsula?
Thebes
Delphi
Athens
Sparta
3
Why did ancient Greek communities trade?
to enjoy adventures at sea
to stop having to farm
to get the goods they needed
to give families work to do
4
In ancient Athens, the city had an _____________, or lawmaking group, where free men could speak and vote.
citizen
Council of Elders
aristocrat
Assembly
5
What is the one way the Assembly of Athens differed from the Council of 500?
The Assembly had far less power
The Assembly met more often
The Assembly was larger
The Assembly did not permit discussion.
6
A good location to start an ancient Greek colony would have had...
strong local tribes
tall mountains
a high city wall
a natural harbor
7
What kinds of laws did the oligarchs pass?
laws that helped the poor
laws that were fair to all
laws that favored the rich
laws that meant nothing
8
Why did Greek communities sometimes fight with each other?
They could not start colonies
They had too many soldiers
They each wanted more land
They were crowded together
9
As populations increased, one solution to the food shortage was to start ________, or settlements in distant places.
harbors
colonies
neighborhoods
peninsulas
10
In a democracy, all _______________ share the ruling power.
governments
kings
tyrants
citizens
11
Which feature of Athens geography most affected its economy?
It was on a peninsula
It was close to the sea
It was surrounded by fertile soil.
It was built on rocky cliffs
12
Spartan men had to pass a test of fitness, military ability, and leadership. If they passed they would...
become a member of the Assembly
become a member of the Council of Elders
become full citizens of Sparta
become a member of the Council of 500
13
When looking at a map of ancient Greece, you can see that the mainland is a __________, surrounded by water on 3 sides
peninsula
colony
island
continent
14
In a _______________, the governing power is in the hands of one individual, usually a king.
monarchy
tyranny
dictatorship
oligarchy
15
In ancient Greece monarchies, kings often had councils of __________________ to advise them.
citizens
assemblies
oligarchs
aristocrats
16
In a ____________, the ruling power belongs to one individual who is not a lawful king.
democracy
monarchy
oligarchy
tyranny
17
In an _________, the ruling power is in the hands of a few people, usually aristocrats or wealthy merchants.
oligarchy
democracy
tyranny
monarchy
18
In Sparta, important decisions were made by a small group known as the...
Council of 500
Council of Elders
Assembly
citizens
19
The ancient Greeks raised bees, goats, chicken, and sheep because...
they could drink sea water
they did not eat much food
they did not need flat land
they supplied oil for lamps
20
Which sentence best describes education in Sparta?
Children studies sculpture and painting
Children did not learn to read
Both boys and girls learned to cook and clean
Both boys and girls got military training
21
Unlike women of Athens, the women of Sparta...
could own property
had most influence in the home
served equally with men in the army
could not vote
22
A 12 -year old Athenian girl would most likely get her education...
in a day school
from her mother
in another city
from a priestess
23
Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy?
Military strength was valued
It was organized as a city-state
The government had two kings
A small group held the most power
24
The city-state of _____________ was more isolated than other Greek city-states because it was located on a peninsula.
Athens
Greece
Peloponnesus
Sparta
25
Which of these events most likely happened in the agora of Athens?
Boys held a wrestling contest
Girls played musical instruments
People voted for their leaders
People bought leather sandals
26
Athenians often visited the __________, a huge marketplace where merchants sold their goods.
agora
economy
Aegean Sea
Athens
27
What physical feature made Sparta somewhat isolated?
major highways
poor soil
broad rivers
surrounding mountains
28
Why was the sea so important to the ancient Greeks?
it restricted cultural diffusion
It provided water for farms
they relied on the sea for travel and trade
it flooded and provided fertile soil for their crops
29
The people of Athens were the first to govern themselves. They created a ___________ or "rule by the people".
monarchy
tyranny
democracy
oligarchy
30
Who mostly belonged to the councils of aristocrats?
rich men who had inherited land from their family
popular leaders who won support from the poor
merchants became wealthy from trade
soldiers who were famous for their courage
31
This city state's economy was based on trade with other countries
Peleponnesus
Crete
Athens
Sparta
32
How did Greek mountains affect communication?
they led people to write letters
they isolated communities
they made farmers stop speaking
they promoted road building
33
What idea that is important today came from ancient Athens?
people should rule themselves
leaders should be both wise and good
men and women should be treated equally
No one should be a slave
34
Sparta used heavy iron bars as money. What conclusion does this suggest?
Spartan money was more valuable than Athenian money.
Sparta shipped most goods by boat
Sparta discouraged trade with other city-states
Spartan money was easier to use that Athenian money
35
Athenian women were considered citizens and could be in the assembly to discuss political issues.
False
True
36
How was democracy in Athens different from the other ancient forms of government?
people might vote unwisely
all citizens shared ruling power
slaves were equal to free men
merchants made the laws
