Chapter 11 Ancient Greek Civilization

Question 1

Alexander the Great was taught by which famous philosopher?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle

Question 2

The defeat of which city-states was key to the Macedonians' conquest of Greece?

Accepted Answer

Thebes and Athens

Question 3

How did Alexander keep control of Greece after his father, King Philip, died?

Accepted Answer

He destroyed rebellious city-states as a warning to others.

Question 4

Which BEST shows the spread of Hellenistic culture?

Accepted Answer

The creation of Alexandria in Egypt.

Question 5

The Persian defeat at Salamis could be considered the turning point in the 2nd Persian War...

Accepted Answer

because the battle broke Persia's naval power in the region

Question 6

Which ruler was MOST responsible for uniting Greece?

Accepted Answer

King Philip II

Question 7

Why did Sparta want to weaken Athens' power in ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

They feared Athens' democratic form of government.

Question 8

The Olympic games honored which Greek god/goddess?

Accepted Answer

Zeus

Question 9

Which of these men led Athens during its "golden age" but died of a plague?

Accepted Answer

Pericles

Question 10

Which group resented Athens' growing power after winning the Second Persian War?

Accepted Answer

Sparta, and members of Peloponnesian and Delian Leagues

Question 11

Much of the knowledge that added to Greek learning in the Hellenistic Age came from...

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 12

What was the result of the rivalry between Athens and Sparta for power in ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

The Peloponnesian War

Question 13

What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?

Accepted Answer

Athens forced to give up democracy.

Question 14

Why were the city-states of Ionia the first Greek territory to be conquered by the Persians?

Accepted Answer

Ionia was closest to the Persian empire.

Question 15

After the Persian Wars, which was MOST important in making Athens the most powerful city-state?

Accepted Answer

They controlled the Delian League.

Question 16

Which Persian king invaded Greece and ruled during the Battle of Salamis?

Accepted Answer

Xerxes

Question 17

Where was the Great Library of the ancient world?

Accepted Answer

Alexandria, Egypt

Question 18

King Leonidas of Sparta helped defend the Greeks at...

Accepted Answer

Thermopylae

Question 19

According to ancient Greeks' beliefs, where did most of their major gods live?

Accepted Answer

Mount Olympus

Question 20

The origins of Hellenistic culture can be traced to...

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 21

Who was the ruling Persian king at the time of the Battle of Marathon?

Accepted Answer

Darius

Question 22

About how long did Alexander's empire remain united?

Accepted Answer

about 10 years

Questions 22