A democracy is a system of government:

where the people have the power through direct votes or representatives

The pursuit of knowledge or wisdom.

What is the Hellenistic Age?

A time that the Greek culture spread and mixed with others.

Why did Greek city-states develop independently from one another?

There were many mountains and islands in the way.

What is the meaning of cultural diffusion?

The spread of cultural beliefs from one group to another.

In an oligarchy, who holds power?

A few individuals who rule over many.

What did Socrates get the death penalty for?

Corrupting the youth and disrespecting the gods.

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1
A democracy is a system of government:
where a few rule over many.
where the people have the power through direct votes or representatives
2
Who was Socrates?
Athenian politician
Spartan philosopher
Athenian philosopher
Spartan warrior
3
Which type of government did Sparta have?
Democracy
Militaristic Oligarchy
Tyrant
Direct Democracy
4
What was the geography of Greece like?
Many islands and mountains
One large land area
5
What did the people of Athens value most?
Military service
Participation in government
Women
Children
6
What is philosophy?
Studying the stars.
The pursuit of knowledge or wisdom.
The study of architecture.
Learning about ancient civilizations.
7
What is the Hellenistic Age?
A time that the Greek culture spread and mixed with others.
When any cultures mixed together.
8
What continents did Alexander the Great's conquests spread to?
North and South America, and Asia
Europe, Australia, and North America
Africa, Europe, and Australia
Europe, Africa, and Asia
9
Why did Greek city-states develop independently from one another?
They had a cold, hostile climate.
The size of the desert regions.
Due to a lack of a common language.
There were many mountains and islands in the way.
10
What is the meaning of cultural diffusion?
Relating to Greek history, language, and culture.
A long journey with many obstacles.
The spread of cultural beliefs from one group to another.
A democracy in which people select representatives to vote.
11
Which leader spread ideas and culture throughout Greece and other civilizations through his conquests?
Socrates
Pericles
Odysseus
Alexander the Great
12
In an oligarchy, who holds power?
Many individuals who rule over a few.
One leader with absolute power.
One leader elected by the people.
A few individuals who rule over many.
13
What did Socrates get the death penalty for?
Overthrowing the democracy.
Being a tyrant.
Ending the Golden Age.
Corrupting the youth and disrespecting the gods.

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