WH Ch 10

What feature of Greek geography encouraged a spirit of independence among its early peoples?

• Its many peninsulas

• Its long coastline

• Its lack of good soil

• Its mountain ranges

Which of the following was one result of the independent spirit of the early Greeks?

• Numerous attempts to unite Greece under one government

• Frequent wars between city-states

• Heavy trade between city-states

• Increased efforts to establish Greek colonies overseas

People who lived in ____________ influenced early civilization in Greece.

• Crete

• Ionia

• Mount Olympus

• Troy

Who was allowed to vote in Greek city-states?

• Who was allowed to vote in Greek city-states?

• Only male citizens and male foreigners

• Only male citizens and women

• Only male citizens

Early Greek civilization was brought to an end by the

• Dorians.

• Ionians.

• Minoans.

• Trojans.

In ancient Greece, people were ranked according to their

• religious status.

• military rank.

• social and legal status

• level of education.

Which group of ancient Greek women had greater freedom?

• Slave women

• Athenian women

• Metic women

• Spartan women

Trade with Greek colonies in Asia Minor brought the first __________ to ancient Greece.

• slaves

• coins

• wars

• wealth

Which government body best illustrates the principles and practice of direct democracy in ancient Athens?

• The assembly

• The council

• The court system

• The phalanx

Which of the following statements best explains why direct democracy worked in ancient Athens?

• The council controlled the work of the assembly.

• People were paid to take part in government.

• The city-state’s population was small.

• Free people could vote and hold office.