Midterm Review

By 750 B.C., the __________, or city-state, became the central focus of Greek life.

• polis

• agora

• hoplite

Which of the following happened at Thermopylae?

• A Greek force of 7,000 held off the Persian army for 2 days.

• An outnumbered Greek fleet defeated the Persian fleet.

• The Athenians built a fleet of about 200 ships.

According to Plato, individuals could not achieve a good life unless

• They lived in a just and rational state

• They were ruled by a good king

• They lived a moral and pious life

The conquests of Alexander the Great created the

• Dark Ages, a time of great sadness for the Greek people

• Hellenistic Era, expansion of Greek culture to the non-Greek world

• Macedonian Age, a period of advancement in art

As a result of the reforms of Cleisthenes, the government of Athens

• laid the foundation for Athenian democracy

• was taken over by the military

• war run by a tyranny of men with new wealth

At the pass at Thermopylae, the Spartan troops

• refused to fight, because many had relatives in the opposing army

• were all poisoned by the enemy

• were especially brave, even though the Greek army was outnumbered

What was the result of Alexander the Great's conquests?

• Alexander ruled Greece and all conquered lands for over 20 years

• Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southeast Asia

• After hundreds of years, Persia finally conquered Greece

What impact did the high mountain ranges in Greece have on the development of Greek communities?

• The communities developed in isolation from one another, causing them to become fiercely independent from one another

• The rough, mountainous terrain made it difficult for Greek communities to defend themselves, so they were often invaded

• Communities were forced to cooperate due to their close proximity, creating a unified Greek culture

Which of the following is a form of government in which the leader is not a monarch and certain citizens have the right to vote?

• polis

• republic

• dictatorship

The Roman Senate, which came to hold an important position in the Roman Republic, was

• made up of two consuls, two praetors, and officials

• a select group of about 300 patricians who served for life

• made up of Greek generals, and was charged with protecting Rome