Ancient Greece Pre-Assessment

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What word describes the land of the Greek peninsula? Options: rocky and mountainous, flat, underwater, rolling

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rocky and mountainous

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What does the word "Democracy" mean?

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rule by the people

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According to the ancient Greeks, the gods and goddesses lived...

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on Mount Olympus.

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The ruler of all the Greek gods was...

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Zeus.

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One of the most famous ancient Greek poets was...

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Homer.

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Who was the main rival of ancient Greece?

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The Persian Empire

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Why was communication difficult between communities in Ancient Greece?

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Mountains and Water

Front

Greece is a peninsula which means

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land surrounded by water on 3 sides

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How is the influence of ancient Greece seen in today's world? Options: the clothes that they wore, buildings and architecture, everybody walks everywhere, communities are isolated

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buildings and architecture

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How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the United States today? Options: a. citizens listened to the ideas of powerful speakers, b. citizens voted directly on all issues, c. citizens gave their leaders total power, d. citizens elected representatives to make laws

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citizens voted directly on all issues