Ancient Greece Chapter 8

The age of great achievements was known as the?

• Modern Age

• Classical Age

• Dark Age

• Light Age

What word best describes the land of the Greek peninsula?

• rugged and mountainous

• flat

• desert

• rolling plains

Why was communication difficult between communities in Ancient Greece?

• spoke different languages

• mountains made it difficult

• communication was easy

• most people had horses

Which of the following is a government where a few rich people rule?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Communism

Why did the Greeks think that myths, epics, and fables were important?

• They often provided money for the rich.

• They had nothing else to do.

• They often taught important lessons and values.

• They often taught people how to read.

What term is used to describe a leader who held power through the use of force?

• Aristocrat

• Acropolis

• Democracy

• Tyrant

Who was a famous poet and one of the earliest Greek writers?

• Homer

• Sappho

• Aesop

• Demeter

Who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

• Hercules

• Zeus

• Hades

• Poseidon

Which sea lies to the east of the Greek mainland?

• Ionian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Aegean Sea

How was the form of democracy in ancient Greece different from the current government we have today?

• Voting took place on pieces of pottery.

• Kings had the only votes.

• Gods made all laws.

• Men and women voted on laws.