What does the term “Hellenistic” mean?

It means the spreading of Greek culture following the death of Alexander the Great.

It means the spreading of Greek animals following the death of Alexander the Great.

It means the spreading of Greek culture following the death of Pericles.

Which of these was a result of the geographic conditions of Greece in their early civilization?

a reliance of sea-based commerce

withdrawal from international contact

a society centered around plantations

What role did Athenian citizens have in their democracy?

to discuss and vote on laws and policies

to not take part in government affairs

to financially support public officials

to elect representatives to make laws

Why did the Greeks think that myths, epics, and fables were important?

They often taught lessons and values.

They often provided money for the rich.

They often taught people how to read.

Which of the following is NOT a Greek accomplishment?

inventions such as the first ship and wheel barrow

Epics like the Iliad and Odyssey

In Athens, wealthy boys…

went to school to learn reading, writing, arithmetic, music, and physical education

studied warfare and were placed in the army. They could retire at age 60.

became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.

were taught astronomy, geometry, and science.

What happened at the Battle of Thermopylae?

The Persians defeated the Spartans

The Spartans defeated the Persians

The Athenians defeated the Persians

The Persians defeated the Athenians

Why did the Spartans win the Pelopponnesian War?

disease spread throughout Athens

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What word best describes the land of the Greek peninsula?

rocky and mountainous

flat

desert

rolling plains

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

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Greece is a peninsula which means

a mountain range with a river running through it.

land surrounded by water on three sides

an area with major rivers running through it

a very mountainous region

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The ancient Greeks were

Monotheistic

Polytheistic

Atheist

Scientologist

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Who was NOT a Greek philosopher?

Pythagoras

Aristotle

Socrates

Plato

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes the blending of Greek culture with Persian, Indian, & Egyptian influences?

Classical

Arabesque

Hellenism

Gothic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

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20 sec • 1 pt

One of the most famous ancient Greek poets who wrote the Iliad was...

Homer.

Athena.

Sandburg.

Pericles

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The ruler of all the Greek gods was...

Poseidon.

Ares.

Zeus.

Athena.

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Ancient Greece

What word best describes the land of the Greek peninsula?

Greece is a peninsula which means

The ancient Greeks were

Who was NOT a Greek philosopher?

Which term describes the blending of Greek culture with Persian, Indian, & Egyptian influences?

One of the most famous ancient Greek poets who wrote the Iliad was...

The ruler of all the Greek gods was...

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

What does the word "Democracy" mean?

What type of government is run by the richest and most powerful citizens?

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