Ancient Greece

Which of the following is a  government where a few wealthy people rule?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Communism

What are military houses where Spartan children were trained called?

• Barracks
• Agora
• Acropolis
• Parthenon

What is a person who seizes power in an illegal way called?

• King
• Savage
• Tyrant
• Aristocrat

What was the raised, fortified area that was the highest place in the city called?

• Agora
• Acropolis
• Oligarchy
• Parthenon

What was the large open area where city life was centered around called?

• Agora
• Acropolis
• Democracy
• Mall

Which of the following types of government did Athens have FIRST?

• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Tyranny
• Monarchy

Which of the following describes Spartan women?

• They were treated harshly, almost like slaves.
• They mostly fought as soldiers alongside men.
• They were trained to build up their bodies and were allowed to own land.
• All of the above. 

Which of the following describes the helots of Sparta?

• They fought most of the wars.
• They performed farm work, gave half of their crops to Spartan citizens,  and outnumbered Spartan citizens.
• They led a movement to change the government.
• They were in charge of boys’ military training.

Which of the following statements best describes the citizens of Athens?

• They spoke different languages
• They valued their freedoms and took an active role in government
• They overthrew their government by force.
• They develop the art of war.

Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?

• All adult male citizens and slaves
• All free men and women
• All free, adult male citizens
• Anyone who lived in Athens