Ancient Greeks

What was the occupation or job of most Greeks? 

• Artisans
• Merchants
• Farmers
• Slaves

The form of government we know today as __________ first arose successfully in the Greek city-state of Athens.

• republic
• democracy
• socialism
• dictatorship

An _____________ is a government led by a few strong rulers.

• oligarchy
• democracy
• monarchy
• republic

City state that created a a military oligarchy with a strong army 

• Athens
• Sparta
• Troy
• Miletus

What was the main cause for independence (isolation) of city-states in ancient Greece?

• the threate of war-like neighbors
• the Greeks location on the sea
• the geography of mountains and peninsulas
• the spread of Minoan civilization 

Spartan men were on active duty and finally became citizens at age . . .

• 20
• 30
• 60
• 7

Greece has

• mountains, bay , inlets

• islands, mountains, deserts

• bays, inlets, deserts

• deserts, mountains, bays

Which Greek civilization was located on the island of Crete but mysteriously collapsed?

• Minoan

• Mycenaean

• Sparta

• Athens

Which Greek civilization was located on mainland Greece but declined because of earthquakes?

• Minoan

• Mycenaean

• Sparta

• Athens

Who is the king of the Greek Gods?

• Jupiter
• Zeus
• Poseidon
• Hades