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A social studies review of Chapter 11
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1
Alexander's new cities developed a form of culture known as
Egyptian
Persian
Macedonian
Hellenistic
2
The land of Alexander's birth was
Greece
Thebes
Macedonia
Egypt
3
Which structure is considered to be the finest example of classical Greek architecture?
the temple of Apollo
The Great Library of Alexandria
the stadium at Olympia
The Parthenon to Athena
4
What were the Olympic games?
a theatrical event that honored Athena
a sporting event that honored Zeus
a sporting event that honored Athena
a theatrical event that honored Zeus
5
Soldiers on horseback are called
infantry
archers
cavalry
phalanxes
6
Where was the Great Library of the ancient world?
Carthage
Alexandria, Egypt
Sardis, Persia
Athens, Greece
7
At the Battle of Marathon, Athenian phalanxes defeated the
Spartan army
Sicilian army
Ionian army
Persian army
8
What general ruled Egypt after Alexander's death?
Aristotle
Achilles
Ptolemy
Philip
9
The customs the Greeks brought into Alexander's empire mixed with others formed what culture?
Oligarchy
Hellenistic
Alexandria
Democracy
10
At what battle did the Greek naval forces defeat the Persian navy?
Aegospotami
Salamis
Syracuse
Thermopylae
11
Hades, Poseidon, and Apollo are all gods described in the stories of what Greek literature?
drama
mythology
fables
history
12
According to ancient Greeks' beliefs, where did most of their major gods live?
at Delphi on Mount Parnassus
on Mount Olympus
in the sea
in caves deep underground.
13
After the Persian Wars, what city-state became the most powerful in ancient Greece?
Athens
Greece
Persia
Sparta
14
What is the main promise of the Hippocratic Oath?
to work for the less fortunate
to be true to the Greek gods
to explain the universe
to do no harm
15
The question-and-answer method of teaching used in ancient Greece is described as
Hellenistic
Hippocratic
Stoic
Socratic
16
For protection and security, Athens and other city-states formed the
Peloponnesian League
Naxos League
Ionian League
Delian League
17
What city did Alexander found on the Nile Delta?
Thebes
Pergamum
Babylon
Alexandria
18
What new type of weapons did Alexander's army carry?
wooden shields
phalanxes
sarissas
metal swords
19
Greek mythology is the collection of stories about
Greek gods and heroes
Greek military battles
Greek art and architecture
Greek history
20
The Greeks practiced polytheism, meaning that they believed in
one god who looked and acted human
the goodness of all things in nature
many gods with supernatural powers
the duty to protect Greek travelers and trade.