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

It provided safety and protection

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

His empire would have continued to grow

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

Many English words & expressions come from Greek mythology

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

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

What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?

Sparta became the most powerful city-state

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

A volcanic eruption ruined their cities

a unit of soldiers on horseback

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

had always enjoyed telling myths and stories

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

They felt the laws were too strict

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

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

Greeks had better weapons and armor

What caused the Peloponnesian War?

Greeks feared Athens would control Greece

What ended the first democracy in Athens?

The Macedonians conquered the Athenians

What made Darius angry with the Greeks?

Greeks aided other Greeks in rebellion against Persia

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

Aristocrats had more power than citizens

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

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