Ancient Greece Review

1. Due to the geographic features of Greece, the ancient Greeks developed

• a political system made up of independent city-states.
• a culture shared by all regions of the Greek Kingdom.
• a society completely isolated from the outside world.
• an economy based on large-scale agriculture for food.

Which of the following describe the requirements for citizenship in Athens?

• All residents, regardless of wealth, age, or social status were considered citizens.
• Only adult males born in Athens or its lands were considered citizens.
• Adult men and women who were born in Athens were considered citizens.
• All adult males were considered citizens and held voting rights.

The Ancient Greeks believed in many different gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Athena, and Ares.  This type of religious belief system is known as:

• acropolis
• monotheism 
• agora 
• polytheism 

The type of democracy found in ancient Athens can best be described as:representativeindirectrelative

• direct
• relative
• indirect
• relative

The ancient Greeks contributed to modern American society with the creation of

• a religious system based on monotheistic beliefs.
• a political system where power was in the hands of the people.
• an economic system based on equal distribution of wealth.
• an educational system focused on athletic performance.

“Strong as I am, it’s hard for me to face so many men and fight with all at once…and yet I will!”- - The character Hector in the Iliad, by HomerThe above excerpt from The Iliad demonstrates the Athenian value of 

• Beauty
• Equality
• Bravery
• Philosophy

“Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people…everyone is equal before the law” - Pericles In a direct democracy…

• politicians are limited in the time they can hold office.
• a unanimous vote is required to pass new laws.
• citizens elect politicians to vote directly for them.
• Individual citizens vote on individual issues.

. “Our plan of government favors the many instead of the few: that is why it is called a democracy…” This statement was made by the Ancient Greek leader Pericles to the people of:

• Sparta
• Crete
• Athens
• Alexandria

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher.  He lived between 384-322 BC. He once said that all art, all investigation, and every human pursuit and undertaking seems to aim at some good.  He also said that “the good” is that at which all things aim.  He applied this idea to government.  He explained that “The good of man must be the purpose of politics.”
9. What is the main idea of Aristotle’s quote?

• Art and music are very important to good government
• Philosophers make the best politicians
• Scientists should be politicians
• The aim of good government should be the protection of the people

Based on the expression of what is supposed to be the parting cry of mothers in Sparta to their sons, what is considered important to them?
“Come back with your shield- or on it.”

• education
• family
• fighting
• colonizing