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1
Which Greek philosopher was arrested and condemned to death for his ideas?
Socrates
Pericles
Sappho
Aristophanes
2
What was the reason for mythology?
to explain how the world works
to have something to gossip about
to make people fear nature
to give the gods and goddesses a home
3
Who first united the Greek city-states into one kingdom?
Philip II of Macedonia
Alexander the Great
Pericles of Athens
Socrates
4
What medical scholar of ancient Greece is called the "father of medicine"?
Socrates
Hippocrates
Alexander
Aristotle
5
It is said that the Greeks invented this art form:
sculpture
painting
architecture
drama
6
What type of culture did Alexander the Great spread throughout his vast empire?
Macedonian
Roman
Egyptian
Hellenistic
7
Why did each Greek polis (city-state) develop different characteristics?
Each was settled by people who spoke different languages.
They were separated from one another by geographic features.
They were one united civilization.
They had different ways to travel over seas.
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Which Greek polis valued education, philosophy, and the arts?
Argos
Sparta
Athens
Corinth
9
What type of democracy in Athens is where all citizens were heard & participated in government?
direct democracy
republican democracy
distinct democracy
indirect democracy
10
In what war were the Spartans and Athenians enemies?
The Theban War
The Trojan War
The Persian Wars
The Peloponnesian War
11
Sparta's government that was led by a small, wealthy group. What is this type of government?
theocracy
oligarchy
monarchy
democracy
12
What is the Parthenon?
a temple honoring Athena
an epic poem
a school honoring Socrates
a Greek god
13
What architectural feature of the Greeks is still used today in some buildings?
domes
agoras
bases
columns
14
Ancient China was ruled by emperors. Rule passed from father to son for generations. This is a
Mandate of Heaven
ancestors
dynasty
provincial government
15
Who invaded Greece, but eventually lost due to the fact that Sparta and Athens joined forces?
Persians
Peloponnesians
Minoans
Egyptians
16
The famous Greek writer named Homer is famous for which epics?
The Tortoise and the Hare
Romeo and Juliet
The Iliad and The Odyssey
The Sword and the Stone
17
Why would people go to the Acropolis?
to work and make pottery
to shop in the agora
for protection in times of war
to trade for other products
18
What type of government allows citizens to vote and make decisions about laws?
oligarchy
monarchy
theocracy
democracy
19
What Chinese teacher said rulers must be wise and good and their subjects must be respectful?
Shi Huangdi
Wudi
Confucius
Han Gaozu
20
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers?
The rivers flooded and washed away all of their crops.
The rivers provided fertile soil to grow crops.
They loved to fish in fresh water.
The water was good for people and animals.
21
The ancient Greeks worshipped many gods. Which statement best describes their religion?
The gods lived on the island of Crete.
They were monotheistic.
They were polytheistic.
The gods participated in the Olympics.
22
Which polis had a military society that was dominated by their army and military training?
Corinth
Argos
Athens
Sparta
23
Who was the famous tutor of Alexander the Great?
Sophocles
Plato
Pericles
Aristotle
24
What is displayed in the picture?
Indian Sanskrit
Sumerian Cuneiform
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Chinese calligraphy
25
Why was Alexander considered to be so great?
He defeated the Spartans in battle.
He conquered land, spreading Greek culture over to India.
He lived longer than any other Greek leader.
He was the greatest horse trainer in the world.
26
Which Greek author wrote fables that each a lesson or moral, like the Tortoise and the Hare?
Cleisthenes
Herodotus
Homer
Aesop
27
Before Athens created democracy, a king governed it. What is this type of government called?
democracy
monarchy
theocracy
oligarchy
28
What does the map illustrate?
the empire of Alexander the Great
the kingdom of Philip II of Macedonia
the conquests of the Spartan army
the city-state of Athens
29
Which person below would have been a citizen (allowed to participate in government) in Athens?
men and women born in Athens
all men and women
all men
free, landowning men
30
Why were the first Olympics held?
to cause war between the city-states
to build the economy in Olympia, Greece
to celebrate the seasons
to honor the king of the gods, Zeus
