How did the Greeks apply the Iliad and the Odyssey in everyday life?

by trying to follow examples of great heroes in the stories

During the early democracy in Greece, why did people have meetings outdoors?

to make sure everyone could attend

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

Earthquakes may have destroyed many of their cities., A volcanic eruptions may have ruined their cities.

Which of the following best describes a representative democracy?

Citizens elect officials to make the laws.

Why did many ancient Greeks visit the oracle at Delphi?

to ask the god Apollo questions

Greek myths were stories that explained

why natural or historical events happened.

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

They felt that the laws were too strict.

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AC CH 8 TEST REVIEW

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Formative assessment of Chapter 8 Ancient Civilizations

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1
In geographical terms, the land of Greece is a large
isthmus.
continent.
peninsula.
island.
2
Which of the following best summarizes the geography of Greece?
a land of small hills and dense forests
a rocky, mountainous land
a land of flat, fertile plains
a cold, barren land
3
All of the following cities began as Greek colonies except
Istanbul, Turkey.
Naples, Italy.
Marseille, France.
Alexandria, Egypt.
4
How did the Greeks apply the Iliad and the Odyssey in everyday life?
by trying to follow examples of great heroes in the stories
by holding sporting contests in honor of their gods
by following the writing style of famous poets
by building great temples for their gods
5
A Greek famous for his fables
Pericles
Draco
Homer
Aesop
6
A leader who used force to hold power
Homer
Aesop
aristocrats
tyrant
7
Who was the Greek god or goddess of war?
Zeus
Athena
Ares
Artemis
8
During the early democracy in Greece, why did people have meetings outdoors?
to make it easier to hear speakers
to allow visitors to watch the meetings
to make sure everyone could attend
to make it easier to vote
9
Under which leader did democracy in Athens work best?
Draco
Peisistratus
Solon
Pericles
10
The myth about the god Hephaestus working in his fiery forge explained
earthquakes.
the seasons.
thunderstorms.
volcanic eruptions.
11
The period of warfare and disorder in Greece is referred to as the
Classical Age.
Dark Age.
Era of Despair.
Golden Era.
12
Which of the following best defines a polis?
a small city-state
a high hill on which a fortress was often built
a period of great achievements
a marketplace where goods were traded
13
Which of the following led to the end of the Minoan civilization?
Other cultures refused to trade with them.
Earthquakes may have destroyed many of their cities.
A volcanic eruptions may have ruined their cities.
They were attacked by Europeans.
14
Which of the following was not a reason the Greeks traded with other cultures?
to obtain food
to find products they needed
to learn new ideas from other cultures
to conquer other cultures
15
Why were juries in Athens designed to have an odd number of members?
to ensure that each citizen had a vote
to prevent aristocrats from being unfair
to prevent ties
so there would always be discussion
16
Which of the following best describes a representative democracy?
Citizens act as judges and lawmakers.
All men, women, and children can vote.
All citizens help make the laws.
Citizens elect officials to make the laws.
17
Which of the following groups built an advanced society on the island of Crete?
the Mediterraneans
the Aegeans
the Mycenaeans
the Minoans
18
Why did many ancient Greeks visit the oracle at Delphi?
to ask the god Apollo questions
to see where Hercules battled the hydra
to see the birthplace of Aphrodite
to worship Zeus and the other gods
19
Which of the following best defines a lyric poem?
a poem about Greek heroes
a poem that teaches life’s lessons
a poem set to music
a poem that explains natural events
20
Greek myths were stories that explained
why humans should worship the gods.
why natural or historical events happened.
why humans or animals behaved like they did.
what things the Greek people most valued.
21
A government in which only a few people have power is called
an oligarchy.
a monarchy.
a democracy.
a tyrant.
22
Rich landowners
tyrant
citizens
aristocrats
oligarchy
23
Which best describes how the people of Athens responded to Draco’s laws?
They felt that the laws were too strict.
They liked the freedom that the laws gave them.
They believed that the laws produced more crime.
They believed that the laws helped tyrants.
24
Because traveling by land in Greece was difficult, the Greeks
became expert shipbuilders.
gave up trying to travel.
learned how to climb mountains.
took up farming.
25
What does democracy mean?
“rule of the powerful”
“rule of the leaders”
“rule of the few”
“rule of the people”

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