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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks?
Gods and goddesses lived on Mount Olympus and behaved much like humans.
Gods and goddesses lived on the island of Crete and behaved unlike humans.
A single, all-powerful God ruled the universe and all humans.
The Greeks were atheists, which means they did not believe in gods or goddesses.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which geographic features of Greece encouraged the INDEPENDENCE of Greek city-states?
High mountains and many islands
Limited hill country and arid grasslands
Long coastlines and numerous seas
wide valleys and active volcanoes
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a common feature in Greek city-states, a place where people met to discuss politics and buy goods?
myth
agora
polis
marathon
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which describes an aristocracy?
the equal voice for all citizens
rule by a royal family
rule by an elected assembly
rule by a few wealthy people
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which describes a monarchy?
All citizens are able to vote on laws directly.
A royal family, made up of kings and queens, rules a city-state.
An assembly, made up of people chosen by the citizens, vote and make decisions for a city-state.
A few, wealthy people run a city-state based on their best interests.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What city-state had democratic rule?
Athens
Alexandria
Marathon
Sparta
- 7. Multiple Choice
This is when the citizens held the power and voted on major decisions.
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Aristocracy
- 8. Multiple Choice
Government form where a single person takes over the government by using force and can make cruel or positive changes.
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
Empire
- 9. Multiple Choice
The wealthy merchants and rich citizens ruled in this form of government
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Tyranny
Democracy
- 10. Multiple Choice
The high point of a city state which served as a last line of defense.
Agora
Acropolis
Polis
Athens
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