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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes the reason independent city-states developed in Greece.A. Settlements were isolated from each other by mountians and seas.B. Minoans took the best farmland on mainland Greece and other groups had to settle where they could.C. Language differences made it difficult for groups to communicate.D. Food shortages causes cities to become small.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an acropolis?A. a temple to Athena.B. an open air market.C. A fortified hilltop in a Greek polis.D. An arena for sporting games.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe United States' government is an example of a representative democracy. The citizens' assembly in ancient Athens is an example of which type of government?A. oligarchyB. tyrannyC. monarchyD. direct democracy
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHomer wrote the Iliad and Odyssey. This type of literature that decribes the deeds of a hero is known as____.A. a fableB. a tragedyC. a comedyD. an epic poem
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy were myths so important to the ancient Greeks?A. Myths helped explain natural events and things they did not understand.B. Myths were used to teach history in their schools.C. Myths were used to teach lessons about life.D. Myths helped Greek philosophers develop new ideas.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy were Opympic Games originally held in Greece every four years?A. to settle disputes between city-states without war.B. to honor the GodsC. to create bonds of friendship between city-statesD. to determine which city-state had the best soldiers.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAesop was famous for writing fables. What was the purpose of a fable?A. to explain the actions of the Gods on Mt. OlympusB. to relate stories of the past events in Greek history.C. to teach lessons about life.D. to entertain children.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe Socratic Method of teaching is based on which of the following?A. the use of questioning to determine the answer to a questionB. the use of mathematics to arrive at an answer to a problemC. to use fables to teach life lessonsD. to use science to make government laws.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of government has a ruler that took control and rules through force?A. democracyB. monarchyC. oligarchyD. tyranny
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best decribes the citizens of Athens?A. All men and women over the age of 18 were citizens.B. Only rich men were citizens.C. Only men who were born in Athens were citizens.D. All the people who lived in Athens were citizens.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAll citizens in Athens had the right to participate in making laws for their city. This is an example of which type of government.A. democracyB. monarchyC. oligarchyD. tyranny
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen one person has the ruling power and this power is often inherited, it is known as which type of government?A. democracyB. monarchyC. oligarchyD. tyranny
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great to love philosophy and Greek culture?A. PericlesB. SocratesC. DemocrotisD. Aristotle
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the city that Alexander the Great built by the Nile River?A. ThebesB. AlexandriaC. BucephalasD. Crete
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following did Aristotle emphasize?A. People should use logic or reasonable thinking to discover new facts.B. People should question old beliefs and knowledge to discover the truth.C. Only aristocratic people would be allowed to be citizens.D. People should study history in order to determine a path for the future.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Plato believe was necessary to ensure a fair and just government in Athens?A. all citizens should pay the same taxB. government should be run by philosophersC. people should pass a civil service examD. only sons of aristocrats should serve in the government
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the greatest achievements of the city-state of Sparta?A. They produced some of the world's greatest works of art.B. They built a military society with the strongest army in Greece.C. They made amazing advancements in architecture.D. The developed the first democratic government.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceAlexander the Great ruled during the Hellenistic Era. Which of the following best decribes this era?A. The Roman Empire conquered most of the known world?B. Sparta built a huge navy and took over Greece.C. Greek culture blended with other cultures as Alexander conquered more territory.D. Greece was conquered by Egypt and their culture disappeared.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceDrama began in ancient Greece. Which statement is true?A. A comedy is a play that dealt with serious issues.B. A tragedy is a play that dealt with hardships faced by Greek heroes.C. A comedy is a poem that dealt with serious issuesD. A tragedy is a poem that dealt with hardships faced by Greek heroes.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of the lasting impact of Greek culture found in the modern world?A. the Effel TowerB. the Washington MonumentC. the arc design of the Arc de Triomphe in ParisD. the architecture of the U.S. Capital building
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