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1
Define POLIS
an english word meaning country
an item that holds things up
a greek word for a state-city
a greek word for a city-state
2
What were TWO uses of Homer's poems besides just entertainment?
writing style, government
government, music
education, writing style
toilet paper
3
A Minotaur is a monster that is half human and half bull
True
False
4
Mythology is a body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
False
True
5
The way Athens carried out democracy is considered to be the PERFECT version of democracy today
False
True
6
The classic age was a time of great war and decline
True
False
7
Choose all the functions of an Agora:
Agora was a famous poet, not a place
a meeting space, an army practice site, a bazaar
a place for politics, religious gatherings, marketplace, meeting space
a marketplace, a meeting space, a place for politics, public beheadings
8
Why is the Greek language so important to the English language?
This is a lie! Our language comes from a different country
They were the authors of all our writings
many english words come form Greek roots
Because they were the first ones to invent language
9
Minoans mostly lived on the Greek islands
False
True
10
Why were the Mycaneans considered to be 'meanies'?
They were farming using slaves
They were killing everyone
They were trading by force
They did not share trade
11
The only people who lived outside of the city walls were women and children
True
False
12
What were the Minoans known for?
shipbuilders
Pottery makers
great hunters
a strong fortress builders
13
According to Greek rules, A citizen is a person who has to earn the right to participate
True
False
14
BONUS!!!! What continent is Greece located in?
Africa
They are their own country
the UAE
Europe
15
A positive result of trade was that it made the Greeks richer
False
True
16
why was Peisistratus a good leader?
good leader? He was a TYRANT!
brought peace, unified the city, festivals, handed out banananas
brought peace, unified the city, festivals, built temples/monuments
brought war, unified the city, festivals, built temples/monuments
17
What sea was to the south of Greece?
Aegean sea
indian ocean
mediterranean sea
Ionian sea
18
choose the types of land that would be good for people to build farms and villages?
volcanoes, earthquakes
coastal plains, valleys
valleys, rivers
mountains, valleys
19
Because travel was difficult in Greece, what was the 2 results of Greek communities being separate?
they died from starvation
they were isolated
they were lonely
they created their own government
20
Who is the 'father of democracy'?
Peisistratus
Draco
Cleisthenes
Pericles
21
According to Pericles, participating in Government is as important as defending Athens in war.
True
False
22
Who is the hero who faces many obstacles to get home after war?
Odysseus
Homer
Achilles
Mrs. Ahmad
23
Who ruled city-states?
Titans
kings
Mrs. Ahmad
Queens
24
The United States is not a DIRECT DEMOCRACY
False
True
25
What is an Acropolis?
one of Greece's many beautiful islands
an acrobat who flies off of poles
a city-state
A fortress on a high hill
26
BONUS AGAIN!! Which map is considered to be more equitable and fair when representing the size of all countries?
Mercator Map
Peter-Gall Map
27
How did citizens gain more power?
rebelled
ran for office
street fight to the death
served on juries
28
What sea was to the west of Greece?
Aegean sea
ionian sea
mediterranean sea
indian ocean
29
Why are Minoans not considered to be Greek?
They had a bad reputation
They don't speak Greek
they didn't know how to swim
They did not live on the Greek mainland
30
What are two famous Greek poems?
The Odyssey, Hercules
Sappho, Hercules
Romeo and Juliet, Aladdin
The iliad, The Odyssey
31
Who is Draco?
A Greek who gave rights to more nonartistocrats
That's Malfoy to you, mudblood
A type of plumbing solution
A Greek who created a harsh set of laws
32
Cleisthenes thought the aristocrats did not have enough power
False
True
33
How many people were needed to vote on major decisions?
600
600000
60
6000
34
what popular food is grown in Greece?
Olive oil
Fish
Yogurt
peaches
35
what were Mycenaeans known for?
pottery makers
shipbuilders
strong fortress builders
great hunters
36
Choose all of the ways Greeks used the sea
food, hunting, fishing
sandcastles, sunscreen, bathing suit
trade, travel, surf,
travel, trade, food
37
a government in which only a few people hold power is called an oligarchy
True
False
38
What is unique about Aesop's fables?
humans always get tricked
animals are the main characters
someone dies
there is an epic battle
39
What is the difference between the Greek meaning of 'tyrant' and the modern version?
The Greeks did not have a word for tyrant
The Greek version is more harsh
A Greek tyrant was a good leader with a strong army
There is no difference between the two
40
How did the people keep the gods happy?
They offered human sacrifices
they built great temples to honor them
They prayed to them constantly
They wrote about them in history and their stories
41
What Sea was to the East of Greece?
indian ocean
mEDITERRANEAN SEA
iONIAN SEA
Aegean sea
42
How many years did Ancient Greece last?
15000 years
1500 years
150 years
500 years
