ancient greece classwork assignment

What is a person who seizes power in an illegal way called?

• King
• Savage
• Tyrant
• Aristocrat

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

What was the raised, fortified area that was the highest place in the city called?

• Agora
• Acropolis
• Oligarchy
• Parthenon

What was the large open area where city life was centered around called?

• Agora
• Acropolis
• Democracy
• Mall

Which of the following would NOT have occurred at the agora of ancient Athens?

• trading of food and cloth
• discussion of politics
• religious ceremonies
• farming of wheat

Which type of government has the LEAST amount of people involved in decision making?

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Aristocracy

Which type of government allows the citizens to vote for laws?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

Greek civilization began in an area dominated by...

• mountains and lakes

• seas and mountains

• rivers and plains

• deserts and forests

Greek civilization began in a river valley.

• True

• False

Greeks used mythology

• as a way to explain the practices and beliefs of their people

• for fun

• to use in plays and performances

• as a ritual

What is a fable?

• a funny story

• a place where horses and sheep are kept

• A story meant to teach a lesson

• a scary film