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- 1. Multiple Choice
A ________________ was an independent city with its own government and economic system.
agora
polis
acropolis
colony
- 2. Multiple Choice
Each city-state had an ____________ which served as a marketplace and a public meeting place where Greeks discussed ideas about government and philosophy.
agora
acropolis
forum
city-state
- 3. Multiple Choice
Many city-states were built on a fortified hilltop called the ___________________ at the center of the city.
colony
agora
fort
acropolis
- 4. Multiple Choice
The ancient Greeks practiced ____________________ which meant that they worshipped multiple (many) gods and goddesses.
atheism
monotheism
polytheism
animism
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Greeks believed that some of their gods and goddesses lived ____________________.
on Mount Olympus
in the Underworld
on top of the acropolis
on the River Styx
- 6. Multiple Choice
About 1/4 of the population of each city-state was made up of ______________, people that had been captured during war or owed debts.
citizens
aristocrats
slaves
Mycenaeans
- 7. Multiple Choice
Members of the city-state who had political and legal rights were known as ____________________. They could vote, hold political office, own property, and speak for themselves in court.
slaves
tyrants
aristocrats
citizens
- 8. Multiple Choice
A ____________________ is a form of government in which the power lies in the hands of ALL citizens.
democracy
oligarchy
tyranny
monarchy
- 9. Multiple Choice
The original Olympics, a series of athletic competitions, were held ____________ to honor the god, Zeus (Choose ALL possible correct answers).
on Mount Olympus
in Olympia
every 4 years
every 2 years
- 10. Multiple Choice
In order to find resources some Greeks established _________________ around the Mediterranean or Black Sea.
vacation resorts
forts
colonies
temples
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following did the city-states share in common? (Choose ALL that apply)
religion
language
government
acropolis
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following were differeces between the city-states?
coins
Olympics
government
calendar
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which were the qualifications to become a citizen of a Greek city-state? (Choose ALL that apply)
must be born in city-state
must have a job
must be male
must be wealthy
must own land
- 14. Multiple Choice
A ____________________ is a form of government in which a king is in charge.
democracy
oligarchy
tyranny
monarchy
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