A phalanx is best described as

a group of warriors who stood close together

Greek myths were stories that explained...

why natural or historical events happened

Which of the following led to the end of the Minoan civilization?

A volcanic eruption ruined their cities

Which best describes how the people of Athens responded to Draco's laws?

They felt the laws were too strict

It was natural for the Ancient Greeks to produce great works of literature because they...

had always enjoyed telling myths and stories

What made Darius angry with the Greeks?

Greeks aided other Greeks in rebellion against Persia

What ended the first democracy in Athens?

The Macedonians conquered the Athenians

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

Many English words & expressions come from Greek mythology

a unit of soldiers on horseback

What was the MOST important factor in the Greek victory at Marathon?

Greeks had better weapons and armor

What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?

Sparta became the most powerful city-state

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

Aristocrats had more power than citizens

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

Some sports teams are named after Greek mythology figures

What caused the Peloponnesian War?

Greeks feared Athens would control Greece

Sparta was based on military power because they believed that...

It provided safety and protection

What might have happened if Alexander hadn't died so young?

His empire would have continued to grow

Over time, Greek people living in city-states...

Were residents of the city-states, not residents of Greece

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1
During a lesson on ancient Greece, a student should show which of the "3 Es"?
Excitment
Exuberance
Equanimity
Erudition
2
A phalanx is best described as
a group of cavalry, chariots, and archers
a group of warriors who stood close together
a 16 ft long spear used in battle
a battle tactic used to surprise the enemy
3
Which of the following groups build an advanced society on the island of Crete?
Mediterraneans
Mycenaeans
Aegeans
Minoans
4
The establishment of the Delian league led to Athens becoming...
overpopulated
powerful
weak
distrustful
5
What was the relationship between Philip of Macedonia & Alexander the Great
Philip was Alexander's Father
Philip was Alexander's uncle
Philip was Alexander's son
Philip was Alexander's cousin
6
Who would not have approved of the type of democracy in the U.S.?
Draco
Pericles
Cleisthenes
Solon
7
What happened to Alexander's Empire after he died?
It was taken over by the Syrians
It was divided into 3 kingdoms
It was ruled by Alexander's son
It was conquered by Rome
8
Why did people form city-states?
to prevent overcrowding
to live near their families
to keep out foreigners
for protection
9
Greek myths were stories that explained...
why humans should worship the gods
why humans or animals behaved like they did
why natural or historical events happened
what Greeks valued
10
Which of the following led to the end of the Minoan civilization?
Earthquakes destroyed many of their cities
Other cultures refused to trade with them
They were attacked by the Europeans
A volcanic eruption ruined their cities
11
Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Aesop
Sappho
Homer
Hestia
12
A government where only a few people have power is called a?
Tyranny
Aristocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
13
What year did the Olympics began?
0 AD
566 BC
We don't really know
776 BC
14
Alexander died at 33 after...
He got sick in Babylon
He was betrayed by a friend
He was captured by the Persians
He was attacked in battle
15
What would have happened to Sparta if their army became weak?
The women would have joined the army
Soldiers would have lost self-confidence
Boys would have lost strength and courage
The slaves would have rebelled
16
Under which leader did democracy in Athens work best?
Solon
Pericles
Peisistratus
Draco
17
What does Hellenistic Mean?
Greek-Like
Mecedonian-like
from Hellen
from Macedonia
18
Which two battles show Greece's power and cleverness in defeating Persia?
Thermopylae and Salamis
Salamis and Marathon
Salamis and Plataea
Marathon and Plataea
19
Which of the following was not part of Alexander's empire?
Macedonia
Egypt
Rome
Syria
20
Which best describes how the people of Athens responded to Draco's laws?
The laws produced more crime
They felt the laws were too strict
They liked the freedom the laws gave them
They thought the laws helped tyrants
21
It was natural for the Ancient Greeks to produce great works of literature because they...
were taught to read at a young age
were the first civilization to use an alphabet
believed literature was as important as democracy
had always enjoyed telling myths and stories
22
Geographically speaking Greece is a large what?
Island
Peninsula
Mountain
Volcano
23
After Greek city-states were ruled by kings, they were ruled by...
dictators
aristocrats
citizens
armies
24
People who have the right to participate in government are called?
Tyrants
Citizens
Aristocrats
Minoans
25
Most Greek temples were surrounded by what?
columns
railings
paintings
trees
26
What made Darius angry with the Greeks?
Greek city-states refused to help Persia in Turkey
Greeks thought they were more advanced than Persia
Greeks aided other Greeks in rebellion against Persia
Greeks would not allow people to practice Zoroastrianism
27
What ended the first democracy in Athens?
representatives were elected to make laws
The Macedonians conquered the Athenians
Pericles became the leader of Athens
the population grew too large
28
Which of the following shows that Greeks strongly influenced our language?
The English language was first spoken in Ancient Greece
English language is based on letters of the Greek Alphabet
English uses Greek rules of spelling
Many English words & expressions come from Greek mythology
29
What is a cavalry?
a unit of soldiers that rode in chariots
a ship with metal sides
a shield used in battle
a unit of soldiers on horseback
30
At what age were Spartan men done serving in the military?
80
20
60
40
31
What was the MOST important factor in the Greek victory at Marathon?
Greeks had better weapons and armor
The Persians had an army that was too small
The Persians were surprised by the invasion
Greeks knew the geography of Marathon better
32
What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta became the most powerful city-state
A truce between Athens and Sparta
Athens became the most powerful city-state
Athens and Sparta merged and became one giant city-state
33
Which of the following does NOT describe the first democracy in Athens?
Every citizen have the right to speak
All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly
Aristocrats had more power than citizens
Citizens could serve on smaller councils
34
The Greek Olympics were performed in honor of who?
Achilles
Poseidon
Athena
Zeus
35
Which of the following shows that Greek mythology is part of today's popular culture?
Some sports teams are named after Greek mythology figures
Students learn about mythology in school
Many people worship Greek gods and goddesses
People travel to Greece to hear lyric poems
36
A period of warfare and disorder in Greece is referred to as the what?
The Dark Ages
War time
The Trojan War
The Years of Chaos
37
Which of the following was not a Greek philosopher?
Socrates
Euclid
Plato
Aristotle
38
What is a lyric poem?
a poem set to music
a poem that teaches life lessons
a poem that explains natural events
a poem about Greek heroes
39
Because traveling by land in Greece was difficult the Greeks...
took up farming
climbed mountains
built ships
gave up traveling
40
Compared to women in other Greek city-states Spartan women had...
fewer children
more children
more rights
fewer rights
41
What is an alliance?
A long period of resentment
a surprise invasion
an overpowering group of soldiers
an agreement to work together
42
What caused the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta refused to join the Delian League
Athens left the Peloponnesian League
Greeks feared Athens would control Greece
Athens joined forces with the Persians
43
Sparta was based on military power because they believed that...
they could use it to defeat Athens
it made them happy and healthy
It provided safety and protection
It gave people more self-discipline
44
Which is NOT one of the three types of ancient Greek columns?
Corinthian
Pediment
Ionic
Doric
45
Who were the first true Greeks because they spoke Greek?
Mycenaeans
Minoans
Sparta
Athens
46
What might have happened if Alexander hadn't died so young?
The Persians would have defeated him
His empire would have continued to grow
He would have given back the lands he conquered
The Greeks would have made him their next king
47
Over time, Greek people living in city-states...
Became bored and decided to travel
Were residents of the city-states, not residents of Greece
Fled their city-states in fear and set up colonies
Disliked their city-states and began to rebel
48
Which of the following activities did NOT take place in the agora?
Hid from invading armies
Religious gatherings
Bought and sold goods
Political meetings

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