Ancient Greece

What was the highest hill of a Greek city-state called, where the temples were built to honor patron gods?

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Oligarchy

• Peak

Which of the following statements best describes the citizens of Athens?

• They spoke different languages

• They valued their freedoms and took an active role in government

• They overthrew their government by force

• They develop the art of war

Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?

• All adult male citizens and slaves
• All free men and women
• All free, adult male citizens
• Anyone who lived in Athens

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a Greek accomplishment?

• dramatic plays called tragedies and comedies

• inventions such as the first ship and wheel barrow

• competitions like the Olympics

• developing a democratic form of government

Which term describes the blending of Greek culture with Persian, Indian, & Egyptian influences?

• Classical

• Arabesque

• Hellenistic

• Gothic

Which of the following answer choices demonstrate how ancient Greece influenced the modern world?

• athletic competitions like the Olympic Games

• buildings and architecture

• everybody walks everywhere

• communities are isolated and independent from one another

• Democracy

_{Ancient Greece was made up of many _____ that were independent of one another and had their own governments.}

• counties

• city-states

• provinces

• parishes

Greek athletic contests held every four years in honor of the highest Greek god, Zeus...

• Goodwill Games

• Marathons

• Olympics

• Triathlons

A militaristic Greek city-state where defense of the city-state was the most sacred duty...

• Athens

• Delphi

• Corinth

• Sparta

Which was the largest Greek city-state that promoted democracy and learning...

• Sparta

• Athens

• Delphi

• Corinth