Studies Weekly Greece

Week 10 - Ancient Greeks

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Ancient Greeks

Multiple Choice

Several different groups of people are mentioned in this article. Which one is not mentioned?

• Romans

• Athenians

• Spartans

• Mycenaeans

Multiple Choice

The article mentions that Athens started the concept of the democracy. Which one of the following concepts represents an idea of democracy?

• only the government has a say in what laws get made

• education only for select citizens

• being thrown in jail for speaking out against the government

• trial by jury

Multiple Choice

Why do you think Spartans chose the nearby mountains to send their weaker citizens to die?

• The harsh environment would have been the most challenging in which to survive.

• Griffons and minotaurs were known to live in the mountains.

• There was plenty of shelter, food and water for the weak.

• It would have been easier to survive in the mountains than anywhere else.

Multiple Choice

What animal did the Greek people sacrifice 100 of to show respect for the god Zeus?

• oxen

• pigs

• lamb

• goats

Multiple Choice

If you were farmer and wanted to have a good harvest for the season, which god of Greek mythology would you want to pray to?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Hermes

• Demeter

Multiple Choice

The article mentions that Greeks would stop warring for every four years for the Olympic Games. Why do you think this was so?

• Athletes needed time to train for the marathon, which was the only event in the Olympics.

• Greek Solders were probably not the best athletes.

• Soldiers needed a break from all the wars that were taking place.

• So that the athletes and citizens could enjoy the games peacefully.