Ancient Greece

What was the name of the first civilization known to inhabit Greece?

• Mycenaeans

• Minoans

• Cretians

• Trojans

What location was the first civilization of Greece centralized in?

• Mycenaea

• Athens

• Crete

• Peloponnesus

What was the name of the first decipherable writing system used in Ancient Greece?

• Linear A

• Linear B

• Linear C

• Linear D

All Greeks were intensely loyal to their “polis.” What is a polis?

• City State

• Government

• Country

• Acropolis

What is the main similarity that a polis might share with another polis?

• Government type

• Leaders

• Name of the Polis

• Language Spoken

What is the main difference that a polis might have from another polis?

• Government type

• Leaders

• Name of the polis

• Language spoken

In a polis, where would the acropolis be located?

• Center of the city

• Highest point of the city

• Countryside

• Near the city walls

Where would you find the agora in a polis?

• Center of the city

• Highest point of the city

• Countryside

• Near the city walls

There were several different governments throughout all of Greece. In fact, most city-states had a transition of governments throughout their history. What is the power structure like in a monarchy?

• A small group of people rule

• A harsh ruler takes over by force and oppresses the people

• A monarch (king or queen) rules and everyone else is a subject

• People vote for leaders

What is an oligarchy?

• A small group of people rule

• A harsh ruler takes over by force and oppresses the people

• A monarch (king or queen) rules and everyone else is a subject

• People vote for leaders