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#World History #Ancient Greece
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1
Why did Greeks create mythology?
To keep an accurate account of history
To praise and worship the Gods
To provide entertainment
To explain how nature works
2
This was the marketplace in the city-state where people could buy and sell goods.
Acropolis
Agora
Harbor
Temple
3
This is a form of government in which the people rule themselves through voting
Oligarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
4
This is the study of basic ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, reasoning, and values
Sociology
Geography
Philosophy
Government
5
This is a type of democracy in which people elect leaders to make decisions for them
Olidemocracy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Destocracy
6
This was a place where people could worship their many Gods.
Harbor
Agora
Temple
Acropolis
7
This was the "high city", which was built on top of a hill in the center of the city-state.
Harbor
Agora
Temple
Acropolis
8
Which choice is NOT a contribution from the ancient Greek civilizations?
Mathematics (Geometry, Measurements)
Literature (Epics, Mythology, Tragedies, Comedies)
Architecture (Building, Columns)
Technology (The wheel, irrigation)
9
Which number on the map represents the location of Greece?
1
3
2
4
10
What is the significance of ancient Athens in relation to United States history?
Athenians worshiped the same gods and Americans do today
America is a city-state like Athens
Democracy began in Athens
Athens hosted the first Olympics
11
What is a city-state?
a city that is connected to other cities within a country
A city that is independent and governs itself
A country made of independent states
A country that is ruled by a single city
12
This was a place where boats and ships could enter and leave the city-state.
Temple
Acropolis
Harbor
Agora
13
This is a wealthy land owner or person born into a wealthy family
Tyrant
Citizen
Aristocrat
Oligarchy
14
How did the mountainous and rocky geography of Greece affect the cities that developed there?
All choices are correct
The fertile land provided surplus agricultural resources
City-States could easily communicate and unite as a country
City-States were isolated and colonies were created
15
Which philosopher is credited for his writing (The Republic) and creating schools in Athens
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
16
Why are ancient Greeks considered to be Polytheistic?
They had many forms of Government
They colonized many parts of the world
They worshiped many Gods
They held many festivals and sporting events
17
This is a form of government in which one person rules through the use of force
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Oligarchy
18
Which philosopher is credited as being father of philosophy and created a method of questioning
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
19
This is a type of democracy in which ALL people of a state decide upon laws through voting
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Demotyranny
Olidemocracy
20
Which of the following choices describes Greece as a landform
Island
Volcano
Peninsula
Palteau
21
This a Greek word meaning "city-state".
Acropolis
Polis
Village
Agora
22
Which philosopher is known for teaching a life of moderation and using logic to solve problems?
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
23
This is a form of government in which a small group of people hold power and rule.
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
24
This is a person that is legally recognized as a member of a country or state.
Citizen
Tyrant
Oligarchy
Aristocrat
25
Which choice is NOT a way that city-states benefited ancient Greeks
They provided citizenship to all people
They provided markets to buy and sell
They provided protection
They provided governments and ordered society