Ancient Greece Test Review

Which of the following is another word for a Greek city-state?

• polis

• democracy

• agora

• oligarchy

Which geographic feature in Greece led to the creation of independent city-states?

• oceans

• deserts

• rivers

• mountains

Along with the Mycenaeans, which civilization helped shape ancient Greece culture?

• Acropolits

• Hellenists

• Minoans

• Ottomans

In which form of government could all citizens participate directly in the government?

• democracy

• monarchy

• tyranny

• oligarchy

In which form of government is power concentrated in just a few rulers?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• democracy

• tyranny

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Sparta?

• Militaristic society

• Greater appreciation for arts and culture

• Huge population of enslaved helots

• Strict government

Which of the following led to a strict, military society in Sparta?

• Invasions from other empires

• Women protesting for more rights

• Helots or slaves revolting against Spartan masters

• Children rioting in the streets

Which of the following was an expectation for Spartan women?

• Performing household chores

• Remaining physically fit to fulfill their roles as mothers

• Participating in government

• To earn more money than their husbands

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Athens?

• Democratic form of government

• Greater appreciation for arts and culture

• A strong military

• Few rights for women

Which of the following was an expectation of Athenian men?

• Remaining faithful to their wives

• Becoming a lifelong warrior

• Taking an active role in public affairs

• Cooking and cleaning