Around what were Greek writings centered?

History, philosophy, and mythology

What was the Hellenistic Era?

When Greek culture spread to non-Greek regions

Why were city-states so important to ancient Greece?

Each city state was run by its citizens

What was the Delian League?

Group of city-states that joined to defend against Persians

For what fields of study was Socrates known?

Philosophy, government, and Socratic questioning

How was Alexander responsible for spreading Greek culture throughout the world?

He treated conquered people with respect

Why did Greeks study philosophy?

Wanted to study about nature and the meaning of life

Which of the following people would be considered a citizen in Athens?

Free, native-born men who owned land

Why was public debate in Athens important?

Was 1st time people had right to discuss issues in public

How did Alexander fulfill his father's plans?

He freed many Greek city-states from Persian control

What did the Greeks believe about mythology?

Believed that gods and goddesses controlled nature

How did the role of citizenship develop Athenian democracy?

People had a voice in government for the first time ever

What is limited citizenship?

Only certain people have the right to be citizens

What role did Philip II play in uniting the Greek city-states?

United Macedonia with Greek city-states to defeat Persia

Citizens can speak freely in...

Both Athenian democracy and modern democracy

All citizens are protected by law in...

Both Athenian and modern democracy

Why did the ancient Greeks develop city-states?

Geography made it difficult to organize a unified country

What is direct democracy?

People gather at meetings to decide on government matters

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Around what were Greek writings centered?
Love stories, poems, and murders
Politics, government, and leadership
Daily life of Athenians
History, philosophy, and mythology
2
For what field of study was Pythagoras known?
Literature
Mathematics
Government
Religion
3
What was the primary political expression of Ancient Greece?
Philosopy
City-State
Government
Athens
4
How did the geography impact the people of Greece?
The peninsula flooded a lot
Created pride in their achievements
Promoted their independence
Caused frequent attacks
5
Citizens must be native-born in...
Modern democracy
Both Athenian democracy and modern democracy
Athenian democracy
6
What was the Hellenistic Era?
Time of reflective thinking by great philosophers of Greece
When Greek culture spread to non-Greek regions
When mathematicians and scientists made great discoveries
When Aristotle taught Alexander and others about Greek ideas
7
Why were city-states so important to ancient Greece?
They organized large trade routes for a lot of money
Each city state was run by its citizens
Because of their reliances with India and China
The Persian emperor
8
Which philosopher believed in questioning people, seeking knowledge, and objected democracy?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Archimedes
9
Women are politically active in...
Athenian democracy
Modern democracy
Both Athenian democracy and modern democracy
10
What was the Delian League?
Group of city-states that joined to defend against Persians
Artist league that formed to advance art in Sparta
League of government officials that defined laws for Athens
Public policy that outlined citizens rights in Greece
11
For what fields of study was Socrates known?
Poetry, literature, and epics
Philosophy, government, and Socratic questioning
Physics, government, and politics
Mathematics, science, and philosophy
12
How was Alexander responsible for spreading Greek culture throughout the world?
Greek culture did not spread
Alexander taught Persians the Greek language
Alexander forced people to obey Greek laws
He treated conquered people with respect
13
Why did Greeks study philosophy?
Wanted to study about nature and the meaning of life
To better understand the people of ancient Greece
Write plays and then perform them in theaters
To study where they could conquer next
14
What two genres were often expressed in Greek writing and theater?
Sparta and Athens
Tragedy and comedy
Delian and Persian
Science fiction and mysteries
15
Which of the following people would be considered a citizen in Athens?
Men, women, and children who lived in Greece
Kings and nobles were the only citizens
Free, native-born men who owned land
Men who moved to Greece to buy land
16
Why was public debate in Athens important?
Women gathered in town to discuss issues in public
Kings and nobles could discuss issues in public
Was 1st time people had right to discuss issues in public
Government officials discuss politics in public
17
Which philosopher believed that a government should have checks and balances?
Archimedes
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
18
How did Alexander fulfill his father's plans?
He joined Sparta in farming the Delian League
He freed many Greek city-states from Persian control
He became a professional wrestler
He worked to gain control of northern Africa
19
What did the Greeks believe about mythology?
Wrote stories and had actors pretend to be characters
Wrote short stories that taught a lesson
Hold mass meetings to vote on gods/goddesses
Believed that gods and goddesses controlled nature
20
How did the role of citizenship develop Athenian democracy?
People had a voice in government for the first time ever
The president of Athens decided who were citizens
Democracy helped tyrants maintain rule over Athens
Athens developed as a monarchy where they voted on the king
21
The three features that define Athenian democracy are direct democracy, public debate, and
oligarchy
tyranny
being ruled by a king
limited citizenship
22
What is limited citizenship?
Government officials have the most rights
Women and children have more rights than men
Only certain people have the right to be citizens
People have all the rights
23
Why was Athens unique among Greek city-states?
It was an oligarchy
It was a tyranny
It was a monarchy
It was a democracy
24
Representative democracy is a part of...
Athenian democracy
Modern democracy
Both Athenian democracy and modern democracy
25
What role did Philip II play in uniting the Greek city-states?
United Macedonia with Greek city-states to defeat Persia
He organized philosophers who wanted to rule Greece
He helped Greeks expand trade routes
He had no part in uniting Greek city-states
26
Citizens can speak freely in...
Athenian democracy
Modern democracy
Both Athenian democracy and modern democracy
27
All citizens are protected by law in...
Athenian democracy
Both Athenian and modern democracy
Modern democracy
28
Why did the ancient Greeks develop city-states?
Each city had its own unique culture and religion
It was easy to build cities on small Mediterranean islands
The mountains protected Greek cities from invaders
Geography made it difficult to organize a unified country
29
What is direct democracy?
Small group of people hold all the power
People gather at meetings to decide on government matters
Study of nature and the meaning of life
Citizens choose a smaller group of people to represent them
30
Which of the following is an example of a city-state?
Mount Olympus
Greece
Athens
Peloponnesus
31
In which fields of study did Archimedes specialize?
Mathematics and science
Literature and drama
Art and sculpture
Philosophy and government
32
Women cannot work or own property in...
Modern democracy
Both Athenian democracy and modern democracy
Athenian democracy
33
Foreigners can become citizens and vote in...
Modern democracy
Athenian democracy
Both Athenian democracy and modern democracy

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