Ancient Greece Review

Question 1

The Greek philosopher Plato is known for the Socratic method of teaching, which relies heavily on question and answer.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Greek civilization spread throughout the world as Julius Caesar's empire spread and expanded

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The philosopher who wrote The Republic in an attempt to explain such topics as justice and the “ideal” state was Plato.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Alexander the Great was a Macedonian King that

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

The outcome of the Peloponnesian War was

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Sparta replaced Athens as the main Greek power

Question 6

Before many Greek-city states became democracies, most had strong rulers known as Oligarchies.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

In Greek History, the Persian Wars (500-400 BCE) were caused by

Accepted Answer

conflict over Greek settlements in Asia Minor

Question 8

The victories of Alexander the Great was the main cause of

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the spread of Hellenistic culture throughout the continent of Asia.

Question 9

The death of Alexander the Great is the event that is considered to be

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the start of the Hellenistic Age

Question 10

The Peloponnesian War was fought between Persia and Sparta.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

The Iliad and The Odyssey are epic works that are most closely related or associated with

Accepted Answer

Greek culture

Question 12

In the Classical Era, Greek religion could best be described as monotheistic.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Alexander the Great was: Born in Macedonia, Conquered most of the known world

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

The role of citizens in an Athenian direct democracy was to

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discuss and vote on laws and policies.

Question 15

The spread of Hellenistic culture is called what?

Accepted Answer

Cultural diffusion

Question 16

The Spartans of Classical Greece were more concerned with art, traditions and culture, while Athens focused on warfare.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

The philosophers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) shared the common belief that

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average people were not qualified to rule themselves.

Question 18

The term Hellenistic culture has been defined as “Greek-like” culture. This is because it was

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a mixture of Greek and other cultures.

Question 19

When discussing women in Athens, typically they had

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no political rights

Question 20

The Peloponnesian Peninsula was the site of fighting from 431 to 404 BCE between Athens and Sparta.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

Alexander the Great is credited with being the author of the Greek epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

The typical responsibilities of women in Athens, Greece included

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staying at home to keep up the house while also managing the children.

Question 23

The ancient Greek city-state of Sparta was run as an oligarchy, meaning that a small group of citizens controlled things

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

The term given to the body of stories about ancient Greek gods and heroes is mythology.

Accepted Answer

True

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