In Greek city-state government of Athens, voting was open to whom?

free men born in that city-state.

The wealthier they were, the more likely Greek women were have which role in city-states like Athens?

remain indoors most of the time.

What most shows Aristotle’s Athenian background?

his argument that citizens need to participate in politics to be happy

What is the most likely reason why an ancient Greek might worship more than one god?

each god offered help in different areas of life.

What was the most significant long-term impact of Socrates?

his promotion of critical thinking and reason.

What was the most important lasting impact of Alexander’s conquests?

the spread of Greek ideas around the ancient world

What answer choice best matches the concept of "Democracy" created in Athens, Greece.

"rule by the people", citizens vote on the laws and how they ruled.

What is the most important thing the Greek philosophers of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle did for history?

Deep thinkers and analyzed the world around them using reason and logic.

What gave Alexandria its importance in the ancient world?

its place as a meeting point between Africa, Asia, and Europe

Why are Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture significant?

still serve as models for artists and architects.

What is the most probable reason why Alexandria attracted great scientists andmathematicians?

The Great Library made it a center of learning.

How did Greek historians change the way history was written?

recording not just events but the reasons for those events.

Why was the Great Library of Alexandria important?

It attracted brilliant scholars from around the ancient world.

Which feature of Greece’s geography explains the ancient Greeks’ need for trade?

the location along the seacoast

Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?

People should have a voice in government.

What is the most important connection between ancient Greek drama and modern theater?

Playwrights today still find inspiration in Greek tragedies.

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1
In Greek city-state government of Athens, voting was open to whom?
all men born in that city-state.
all adults born in that city-state.
all free men, regardless of birth.
free men born in that city-state.
2
The wealthier they were, the more likely Greek women were have which role in city-states like Athens?
remain indoors most of the time.
get involved in politics.
have their own careers.
become successful merchants.
3
What most shows Aristotle’s Athenian background?
his careful classification of government and politics in ancient Greece
his establishment of a school called the Lyceum
his argument that citizens need to participate in politics to be happy
his careful attention to natural science
4
What is the most likely reason why an ancient Greek might worship more than one god?
each god offered help in different areas of life.
he or she wasn’t sure which of the gods was real.
he or she became bored with one god and moved on to another.
the popularity of different gods changed over time.
5
Most slaves in ancient Greece were described as which of the following?
captured in battle.
originally from Africa.
worked to death.
eventually freed.
6
Which of the following empires are shown on the map? (Covers area in Europe, Asia and Africa)
Roman Empire
Alexander the Great's Empire
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
7
What was the most significant long-term impact of Socrates?
the criminal activity that led to his death sentence.
his encouragement of good citizenship.
his promotion of critical thinking and reason.
his training of the philosopher Plato.
8
The mixture of Greek plus Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures that were a result of Alexander the Great's conquest?
Alexandria Period
Romanisic Period
Legacy Period
Hellenistic Period
9
Why do people still read Greek myths today?
they still worship ancient Greek gods.
they want to know how people lived in ancient Greece.
they are more entertaining than modern literature.
human nature has not changed.
10
Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?
the mountains
the sea
the location near Asia and Africa
the climate
11
What is the main promise of the Hippocratic oath?
to do no harm
to treat people regardless of their status
to work for less fortunate people
to rely on scientific principles
12
What was the most important lasting impact of Alexander’s conquests?
the creation of a new empire
Macedonian domination of Greece
the division of the empire among his generals
the spread of Greek ideas around the ancient world
13
What answer choice best matches the concept of "Democracy" created in Athens, Greece.
"rule by the people", citizens vote on the laws and how they ruled.
"rule by the wealthy", only the rich/wealthy made the decisions.
"rule by the many", had to vote because many different decisions were made.
"rule by the government", decisions were made by the kings or queens.
14
What is the most important thing the Greek philosophers of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle did for history?
Deep thinkers and analyzed the world around them using reason and logic.
They were the first to ever create a meaningful writing system.
They created powerful military strategies, many we still use today.
They developed a calendar that was used until Julius Caesar.
15
Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?
the aristocracy
the poor
foot soldiers
judges
16
What was the main purpose of the ancient Olympic games?
promote athletes’ careers.
honor the god Zeus.
resolve conflicts between city-states.
generate advertising revenue.
17
For ancient Greek scientists, what was the main purpose of forming a hypothesis?
make medicine.
explain observations.
create better weapons.
generate steam power.
18
What gave Alexandria its importance in the ancient world?
its place as a meeting point between Africa, Asia, and Europe
its ability to attract brilliant Greek writers and thinkers
its founding and naming by Alexander
its place as the capital of Egypt under the Ptolemy kings
19
Why are Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture significant?
showed the imperfections of gods and people.
were dazzling white as a sign of purity.
no longer have much appeal today.
still serve as models for artists and architects.
20
Which of the following was most important to Macedonia’s conquest of Greece?
the power of Persia
new military technologies
Alexander’s ambition
Macedonia’s monarchy
21
Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?
the court system
the assembly
the boule
the jury
22
What is the most probable reason why Alexandria attracted great scientists andmathematicians?
The wealth of Egypt funded their work.
Egyptians led the ancient world in math and science.
The Great Library made it a center of learning.
Its location on the Mediterranean made it easy to reach.
23
How did Greek historians change the way history was written?
writing about recent events such as the Peloponnesian War.
drawing on the philosophical ideas of Plato and Aristotle.
recording not just events but the reasons for those events.
checking multiple sources to record events accurately.
24
Why did metics not have the full rights of citizens?
They were foreigners.
They were artisans.
They were aristocrats.
They were merchants.
25
Why was the Great Library of Alexandria important?
It demonstrated the wealth of Egypt under the Ptolemies.
It allowed residents of the city to borrow books for free.
It reflected the dominance of Hellenistic culture.
It attracted brilliant scholars from around the ancient world.
26
What did city-states in Ancient Greece have that other cities did not?
impressive acropolises
independent governments
mountain barriers
Large marketplaces
27
Which feature of Greece’s geography explains the ancient Greeks’ need for trade?
the location along the boundary between Asia and Europe
the dry summer climate
the mountainous landscape
the location along the seacoast
28
Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?
the aristocracy
women
the poor
slaves
29
Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?
People should have a voice in government.
All people deserve equal rights.
There should be no taxation without representation.
People should vote on all matters that concern them.
30
What is the most important connection between ancient Greek drama and modern theater?
Modern plays often involve Greek gods and goddesses.
Playwrights today still find inspiration in Greek tragedies.
Modern comedies often draw on ancient Greek themes.
Playwrights today often use choruses to comment on the action.

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