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A review for the ancient Greece test.
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1
Why were some myths written?
to educate the young minds of Athens
to express explanations of natural events
to entertain the masses
to teach lessons about human nature
2
What Greek philosopher urged people to use their senses to make observations? (hint: student of Plato,tutored Alexander)
Alexander
Confucious
Aesop
Aristotle
3
During the Peloponnesian war, Sparta and its allies were called the
Peloponnesian League
allies
Delian league
Hellenestic League
4
What was a result of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta became the most powerful city-state
Athens became the most powerful city-state
Thebes took control of both
the war has never truly ended
5
In Sparta, the government was an oligarchy. This means that
only male citizens could vote.
the king made all the decisions.
the religious leaders made the decisions.
they were governed by a small group.
6
Most Greek temples like the Parthenon were surrounded by
armed guards
murals
columns
statues of gods
7
What happened to King Phillip II of Macedon?
He was assassinated at his daughter's wedding.
He became emperor of Persia.
He was killed in war.
He left his kingdom for Helen of Troy.
8
What is the best way to describe Greece?
a peninsula
shaped like a boot
an island
a large subcontinent
9
What is a tyrant?
A Spartan soldier
A merchant
A social studies teacher
an absolute ruler unrestrained by law
10
What aspect of Greek architecture is evident in our White House?
fountains
columns
democracy
flat roof
11
What phrase best describes the city-state of Sparta?
Women had few rights.
The military was of utmost importance.
It was governed by a tyrant.
The people were open to new ideas.
12
The message that you learn from reading an Aesop Fable is called what?
moral
lesson
knowledge
clue
13
Main goal of Alexander the Great
Get revenge on the Spartans
Conquer the known world
Spread Greek language
Make his wife happy
14
What was the ancient Greek agora?
a school
a temple
a theatre
a marketplace
15
What did Alexander the Great spread?
Hellenistic ( Greek -like) culture
Indian culture
Greek culture
Italian culture
16
The ancient Athenians
were ruled by kings
valued art, philosophy and learning
were militaristic
won the Pelopponnesian War
17
What mathematician said, "Give me a lever...., and I will move the world."
Archimedes
Philip II
Confucius
Homer
18
Why was Pericles famous?
He was the author of important plays.
He led the army during the Persian wars.
He was the architect of a major temple.
He encouraged democracy and led Athens when the city was at its strongest.
19
Who is Phillip ll of Macedonia? And what did he do?
Father of Alexander the Great
Had many military and Army goals
set up colonies
a prophetic person
20
A government can be both Direct and Indirect Democracy.
False
True
21
He was the son of King Phillip ll of Macedonia
Aeropos ll
Olympias
Demetrios ll
Alexander the Great
22
The "Birthplace of Democracy:"
Rome
Egypt
Sparta
Athens
23
In geographical terms, the land of Greece is a large _____.
plateau
peninsula
mountain
island
24
What happened to Alexander's empire?
It stayed together for hundreds of years
It was conquered by Egypt
It was conquered by a neo-Persian empire
It was split between his generals
25
What is the difference between a direct democracy and representative democracy?
Representative uses elections for all decisions made.
Direct all people make decisions, representative elect reps.
Direct has people who are directly given political jobs.
There's no difference, direct & representative are the same.
26
Who won the Peloponnesian War?
Athens
Persepolis
Sparta
Corinth
27
Which Greek philosopher did not like democracy and wrote the REPUBLIC?
Alexander
Philip
Plato
Homer
28
Which Geographic features dominated Greece?
River valleys
Deserts and hills
Himalaya mountain range
Mountains and sea
29
Alexander the Great was from -
Sparta
Corinth
Athens
Macedonia
30
How did geography effect Greek culture?
They learned how to climb mountains.
They had huge farms.
Greece city-states did not trade.
They became excellent shipbuilders.
31
A Greek drama with a sad ending is a
farce
fable
tragedy
comedy
32
Which city-state had a military culture?
Athens
Spain
Thebes
Sparta
33
How was the city state of Athens different from other city states?
Its government was a direct democracy.
Its government was a republic.
It was ruled by a king.
It was isolated by mountains.
34
Which Greek philosopher is known for teaching with questions?( hint: executed by poison)
Socrates
Cleopatra
Aristotle
Tutankahmen
35
The Greek city-state of Athens was run by its
citizens
king
oligarchy
president
36
The civilization on Crete that built the palace at Knossos were the
Minoans.
Spartans.
Mayans.
Macedonians.
37
Which Greek author wrote the ODYSSEY and the ILIAD?
Homer Simpson
Aesop
Pericles
Homer
38
What were the first two civilizations to develop in what is now Greece?
Athens and Sparta
Minoans and Mayans
Minoans and Mycenaeans
Mesopotamians and Mayans
39
A Greek play with a happy ending is a
tragedy
fable
helot
comedy
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King Phillip ll was a Macedonian who conqured most of Greece
False
True
