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A #ancientGreece #ancientPersian #Greeklegacy Quiz quiz
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The Persian Empire eventually fell because of
the plague, followed by the Dark Ages
earthquake, famine and drought
religious wars, and the king was assassinated
in-fighting, taxes, and corruption
2
Where is Greece located in Europe?
North of Italy; west of Switzerland
East of Italy; west of Turkey
South of England; west of France
West of Spain
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Where is Greece located?
In the Mediterranean Sea
In the Caspian Sea
In the eastern Atlantic Ocean
In the south Pacific Ocean
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How did Pericles lead the Greek government?
He put his grown children in charge of matters of state.
He declared war on neighboring countries to gain more power.
He hired intelligent people, not just rich people.
He built huge armies, roads, and miles of walls.
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What are the Dark Ages?
A time of natural disasters, and no written records.
The long battle between Athens and Sparta.
When the plague struck, killing thousands of people.
When a solar eclipse darkened Greece for two years.
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Socrates was known as
the greatest poet the world has ever seen
the greatest leader the world has ever seen
the greatest thinker the world has ever seen
the greatest teacher the world has ever seen
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And then... eventually the Greek empire fell. But why?
It was weakened by its very size.
It was weakened by fighting between Athens and Sparta
All of the above except its size.
It was weakened by internal problems.
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While the Greeks were building their empire, which civilization was already HUGE?
The Persians
The Egyptians
The Romans
The city-states
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Why is it important to study ancient civilizations?
If we understand history, we won't repeat ancient mistakes.
It makes our life better when we understand the world.
Our civilization is built on their accomplishments.
Because we have a test on it.
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What do the Persian and Greek empires have in common?
Polytheism, city-states, democracy, a Dark Age period
Beautiful architecture, philosophy, art, mathematics poetry
Language, geography, leaders, monotheism, architecture
Nothing at all.
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What is Pericles known for?
He defeated the Persian army and built great monuments
He was the teacher of Socrates and Plato
He made Greece a model for the whole world
He built the Acropolis and the Parthenon
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Pheidippides was famous for
Running a marathon in the Olympic games
Running in the first democratic election in Greece
Running to Athens to announce Greece's victory over Persia
Running to Sparta to announce Greek victory in a battle
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Socrates's student was
Pericles
Alexander the Great
Plato
Hercules
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The Greek word 'philos-oph-er' means
one who makes speeches
one who is a wise fool
one who loves wisdom
one who loves the philharmonic
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What was the ancient Persian religion?
Ionianism
Monotheism
Xerxesiasm
Zoroastrianism
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What resurrected Greece from the Dark Ages?
Ulysses, after he defeated Troy.
Dorians, with weapons, tools, and technology
Educated people from Asia called the Mycenaeans.
Minoans, who built boats, traveled and traded
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What do Zoroastrians have in common with Christians?
monotheism, balance, and freedom to make choices
polytheism, freedom to make choices, and fate
belief in one god as the creator, destiny, and balance
monotheism, fire and confession
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Socrates is a famous Greek who is known for
making his students think logically
making his students write epic poems
making his students learn the Pythagoreon theory
making his students vote in elections
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Who is credited with defeating the Persian Empire?
Alexander the Great
Tuthmosis the III Great
Pheidippides the Great
Cesar the Great
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Who eventually conquered Greece?
The Romans
The Arabs
The Egyptians
The Persians
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The Greeks and Persians had many little battles, but the first IMPORTANT one was
The battle of marathon
The Battle of Marethon
The Battle of Marathon
The Battle of marathan
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Greece invented the system of democracy, which means
people voted for their leaders in peaceful elections.
every person in Greece belonged to the Democratic Party.
the people in the Delian League were the first Greek rulers.
every person in Greece could run for a government position
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What is the legacy of Greece in our society and all over the world?
alphabet, fables, epics, drama medicine, mythology, teaching
poetry, astronomy, astrology, geometry, language, democracy
logic, reason, math formulas, the atlas, Olympics, marathons
food, architecture, symbols, philosophy, navigation, art
24
How was ancient Greece organized?
Citizens were in caste systems: priests, merchants, slaves
Citizens were ruled by cardlords.
Citizens were ruled by leaders in city-states
Citizens were organized into two cities: Athens and Sparta
25
Who built the largest empire ever seen in the world?
Hatshepsut the Great of Egypt
Alexander the Great of Greece
Cyrus the Great of Persia
Mrs White the Great of St. Bonaventure School
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What does the Greek word "techn-ology" mean?
the study of art or skill
one who thinks or computes
computer science
the use of tech
