Ancient Greek Civilization Test Review

What was the cause of the Persian Wars?

• The Persians and Greeks constantly fought over control of the rich Asian trade routes.

• The Persians wanted to steal the gold in Athens treasury kept in the Parthenon.

• The Persians and Greeks both wanted control over the island of Sicily.

• The Persians wanted to punish the Greek city-states for supporting Ionia's revolt against the Persians.

What was so surprising about the Battle of Marathon?

• The Athenians, who were far outnumbered by the Persians and had no archers or cavalry, won the battle.

• 300 Spartans held off the Persians for seven days.

• The smaller Athenian ships of the Athenian navy sank much of the Persian fleet.

• This was the only Persian victory.

Who helped Athens defteat the mighty Persian empire in 480 B.C.?

• The Eguptians

• Ionia

• The Delian League

• Sparta

Why could the Persian defeat at Salamis be considered the turning point in the Persian War?

• The Greek victory prevented Athens from being captured.

• The battle destroyed the Persian fleet and broke Persian naval power in the region.

• The Greeks turned back an invading Persian army.

• The victory allowed the Greeks to recapture Ionia.

It is quite true...that we have given up our houses and our city walls, because we did not choose to become enslaved for the sake of things with no life or soul. But what we still possess is the greatest city in all of Greece, our 200 ships of war, which are now ready to defend you, if you are still willing to be saved by them." --Themistocles

In this document, Themistocles is:

• offering the Athenian army to defend Greece

• explaining why the Athenians won't leave Athens

• surrendering to the Persians

• offering the Athenian navy to defend Greece

All of the following statements are true about Athens during its Golden Age EXCEPT...

• Pericles began to rebuild Athens.

• Athens became famous for its art and learning.

• Pericles became the king of Athens.

• The wealth and power of Athens increased.

How did Pericles change the practice of government in Athens?

• He paid citizens for their participation in government which allowed poor citizens to take part in government

• He was the first leader to allow women the right to vote and participate in government.

• He changed Athens government from a democracy to a monarchy.

• He was a cruel and ruthless tyrant.

These were all reasons why members of the Delian League resented Athens' power EXCEPT...

• Athens used the League's money for it's own purposes.

• Athens forced some city-states to join the league.

• Athens and Sparta joined forces in the Persian Wars.

• Athens blocked some city-states from leaving the league.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens entered a "golden age" of art and culture.

• Thousands of people were killed.

• Cities were destroyed and governments fell.

• Trade decreased.

Most of the territory conquered by Alexander the Great was previously part of which empire?

• Macedonia

• Egypt

• Athens

• Persia