Ancient Greek Civilization

We use no words that came from the Greek language.

• True

• False

The ancient Greeks lived about ____________ years ago.

• 300

• 3,000

• 30,000

• 3,000,000

The decline of ancient Greece led to the __________ Empire.

• Persian

• Russian

• Roman

• American

One thing we borrowed from the Greeks was how

• they ran their government.

• they built their buildings.

• made their artwork.

• All the answers are correct

The Greeks invented

• columns

• philosophy

• theater

• the Olympic Games

Greek cities were distinct from one another, each with its own personality. However, these ancient cities shared certain similarities, too.

What is the best synonym for "distinct" as it is used in the sentence above?

• different

• very beautiful

• unmistakable

• plain

Why does it make sense the acropolis was built where it was?

• It was the highest place in the city.

• One could see an invading army from the acropolis.

• It was the prettiest location.

• It was built there for no reason.

A powerful city grew into an even more powerful city-state called a

• political.

• political party.

• synagogue.

• polis.

A government ruled by a single person.

• monarchy

• aristocracy

• oligarchy

A government ruled by a few powerful citizens.

• monarchy

• aristocracy

• oligarchy