Ancient Greece

Which function do the Assembly of Demos and the U.S. Congress have in common? (GLE 6.5.1)

• an Athenian philosopher who challenged traditional ideas

• the Executive Branch

• male citizens

• making the laws

Which statement BEST describes a difference in the treatment of girls in ancient Athens and Sparta? (GLE 6.2.4)

• Athens extended along the coast, while Sparta was mainly in one area.

• The lack of farmland in the mountains led the Greeks to trade with other peoples to gain resources.

• Athenian girls were taught household duties by their mothers while Spartan girls were trained in sports and fitness.

• By voting in elections, they showed a sense of civic responsibility for all of Athens.

How did the ancient Athenian idea of citizenship differ from citizenship in the United States today? (GLE 6.5.1)

• Citizens can choose their leaders.

• Decisions were made by the vote of a general assembly.

• the right to speak freely in public discussions

• Power in the government was limited to free men.

Which group gained power when democracy developed in ancient Greek city-states? (GLE 6.2.4)

• making the laws

• male citizens

• the Executive Branch

• an Athenian philosopher who challenged traditional ideas

Who was Socrates? (GLE 6.2.4)

• making the laws

• male citizens

• an Athenian philosopher who challenged traditional ideas

• A major library and center of learning was built in Egypt.

Which statement best compares the boundaries of ancient Athens to those of Sparta before the Peloponnesian War? (GLE 6.3.3)

• Athens extended along the coast, while Sparta was mainly in one area.

• Athenian girls were taught household duties by their mothers while Spartan girls were trained in sports and fitness.

• Most people are interested in running for public office or becoming a magistrate.

• By voting in elections, they showed a sense of civic responsibility for all of Athens.

Which process was used in the ancient city-state of Athens but was not used in earlier civilizations? (GLE 6.2.4)

• Decisions were made by the vote of a general assembly.

• the right to speak freely in public discussions

• separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• Citizens can choose their leaders.

What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquest of Egypt? (GLE 6.2.4)

• Decisions were made by the vote of a general assembly.

• separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• A major library and center of learning was built in Egypt.

• the spread of Greek culture throughout the Middle East

Which long-term effect resulted from the conquests of Alexander the Great? (GLE 6.2.4)

• the spread of Greek culture throughout the Middle East

• separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• the right to speak freely in public discussions

• The lack of farmland in the mountains led the Greeks to trade with other peoples to gain resources.

When compared to Athens, the culture of ancient Sparta was more centered around _________. (GLE 6.2.4)

• Military life

• He conquered the Persians and expanded Greek territory

• male citizens

• an Athenian philosopher who challenged traditional ideas