Ancient Greece: A History

Almost every aspect of our lives in the later 20th century bears the Ancient Greeks indelible stamp.

• True

• False

The Mediterranean and Aegean seas are at a latitude when produces moderate climate with more than 320 days of _________ a year.

• rain

• snow

• sunshine

• windy days

Because of the climate, the Greeks hardly spent their time outdoors.

• True

• False

Which of the following was not a reason for the Minoan civilization to end abruptly?

• earthquake

• volcanic explosion

• foreign invasion

• civil war

Who was known as the Bronze Age Greeks?

• Minoans

• Cretans

• Mycenaeans

• Achaeans

Why did the Trojan War begin?

• Troy stole the imports from the Mycenaean during their festival of life.

• A Trojan kidnapped the beautiful wife of Greek king, Menlaus.

• A Trojan stole the king's sacred ring.

• It was a made up story by the poet Homer to entertain fellow Greeks.

A polis was about ___________ to ___________ square miles.

• 10 to 25

• 75 to 200

• 50 to 500

• 2000 to 3500

The seeds of democracy first took place in Greece.

• True

• False

The Council of Five Hundred's job was to

• banish those Greeks who didn't follow the laws.

• propose laws and advise the Assembly.

• Vote on potential laws.

• Serve only the king in times of trouble.

Which city-state lead the way for democracy?

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Argos

• Athens