S.S: Ancient Greece Review

Question 1

Where could you typically find a city-state?

Accepted Answer

Near mountains, Near a water source (river/sea)

Question 2

An Oligarchy is a type of government that...

Accepted Answer

Is ruled by a few people (3-4 people)

Question 3

What are benefits to a Direct Democracy?

Accepted Answer

All citizens had a right to debate and vote on issues, All citizens had equal power and say on issues

Question 4

A Monarchy is led by...

Accepted Answer

One ruler part of a powerful family that has absolute power

Question 5

Identify one sea that surrounds Greece

Accepted Answer

Aegean Sea

Question 6

Which city-state is known to have a strong army?

Accepted Answer

Sparta

Question 7

What are the disadvantages to a Direct Democracy

Accepted Answer

Not everyone had a right to vote, Decisions were not quickly made

Question 8

How did voting take place in an assembly?

Accepted Answer

Citizens would debate or give speeches, Citizens secretly vote using pottery shards, Citizens gathered outside and listened to the speeches given, Citizens would vote using a show of hands

Question 9

What are some events that the Greeks believed their gods were responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Volcanic erruptions, The seasons

Question 10

What are some modern examples of Greek mythology today?

Accepted Answer

Team Mascots, Percy Jackson Movies

Question 11

What geographic features make it difficult to travel around Greece?

Accepted Answer

Rocky mountains

Question 12

Which city-state is known to promote or focus on education?

Accepted Answer

Athens

Question 13

In ancient Greece, citizens are...

Accepted Answer

Males, 18 yrs old, and have 2 years of military training

Question 14

What is an agora?

Accepted Answer

A marketplace (filled with stalls/stores)

Question 15

What was the purpose of Greek mythology?

Accepted Answer

To explain how the world works-natural or historical events

Question 16

How do the mountains affect the ancient Greeks?

Accepted Answer

Little contact between city-states

Question 17

What is the acropolis?

Accepted Answer

An elevated area that is used for protection

Question 18

How do the seas affect the Greeks?

Accepted Answer

Provides them with food (fish), Ideas can be exchanged with other cultures, Helps them trade with other civilizations, Allows them to travel to other places easily

Question 19

Which city-state is known to be the holiest and is home to the famous oracle, Pythia?

Accepted Answer

Delphi

Question 20

What city-state features help keep citizens safe?

Accepted Answer

Acropolis, City-wall

Question 21

A Tyrant is...

Accepted Answer

A ruler that has military background and people's support

Question 22

Why was democracy favorable in ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

Citizens had a voice and were able to decide upon laws

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