Greek Unit Test Review

Which development eventually led to the Peloponnesian War?

• Creation of the Peloponnesian League and the Delian League
• Rivalry between Athens and Sparta for power in Greece
• Athens’ jealousy over Persian support of Sparta
• Persian attacks on Greek colonies in Ionia

Why could the Persian defeat at Salamis be considered the turning point in the Second Persian War?

• The Greek victory prevented Athens from being captured.
• The battle broke Persian naval power in the region.
• The Greeks turned back an invading Persian army.
• The victory allowed the Greeks to recapture Ionia.

What was the result of the rivalry between Athens and Sparta for supreme power in ancient Greece?

• The First Persian War
• The Peloponnesian War
• The Second Persian War
• The Peloponnesian League

Which ruler was MOST responsible for uniting Greece?

• Alexander the Great
• Pericles
• King Philip
• Xerxes

The origins of Hellenistic culture can be traced to

• Asia.
• Greece.
• Egypt.
• Macedonia.

Much of the territory conquered by Alexander the Great was previously part of which empire?

• Macedonian
• Athenian
• Egyptian
• Persian

According to the ancient Greeks’ beliefs, where did most of their major gods live?

• In caves deep underground
• On Mount Olympus
• In the sea
• At Delphi on Mount Parnassus

Which structure is considered to be the finest example of classical Greek architecture?

• The temple of Apollo
• The Great Library at Alexandria
• The stadium at Olympia
• The Parthenon

Who was the most powerful and important of the Greek gods and goddesses?

• Apollo
• Hercules
• Athena
• Zeus

Ancient Greek culture continues to influence modern

• warfare.
• architecture, literature, and drama.
• music.
• computer technology.