Classical Europe

Which Greek philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Diogenes

Who is the father of Alexander the Great?

• Homer

• Phillip II

• Herodotus

• Olympia

How did Alexander become king of Macedonia?

• His father was assassinated.

• He was elected.

• He defeated the previous king in battle.

• His mother died and he inherited the throne from her.

What does the Greek word "democracy" mean?

• Rule by few.

• Rule by one.

• Rule by none.

• Rule by the people.

What type of government did the Greek city-state of Athens have?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

What two Greek city-states fought the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens & Sparta

• Thebes & Athens

• Sparta & Lesbos

• Macedonia & Thebes

Which Greek city-state was victorious in the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens

• Thebes

• Macedonia

• Sparta

What Greek polis (city-state) was Alexander the Great from?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Macedonia

• Corinth

Sparta & Athens united along with other Greek city-states to defeat what foreign invader in 480 B.C.?

• Egypt

• Persia

• Rome

• Carthage

What Greek philosopher was convicted of treason and sentenced to death by drinking a poison called Hemlock?

• Plato

• Diogenes

• Aristotle

• Socrates