Greek Civilization Test Review

Before they were conquered by Philip II, what form of government did many Greek city-states have?

• a democracy

• a dictatorship

• a monarchy

• a theocracy

Which term accurately describes Philip II’s rule of the Greek city-states?

• harsh

• ineffective

• respectful

• weak

How did Alexander the Great change the territories he conquered?

• He strengthened local armies.

• He introduced his own education system.

• He introduced Greek cultural traditions.

• He forced people to change their religion.

What was true of the Greek language during the Hellenistic age?

• The Greek language spread throughout the colonies.

• The Greek language combined with native languages.

• Schools were established to teach the Greek language.

• All scientific discoveries were recorded in the Greek language.

What were the two components of the government of ancient Athens?

• the House and the Senate

• the Council and the House

• the Senate and the Assembly

• the Council of 500 and the Assembly

How were issues decided in the Assembly of ancient Athens?

• by direct vote

• by majority vote

• by two-thirds vote

• by unanimous vote

how does US representative democracy differ from Athenian direct democracy?

• In the US, citizens vote, while in ancient Athens, only the council of 500 voted to pass laws.

• In the US, citizens elect representatives to office, while in Athens, elections were not held.

• In the US, citizens run the government, while in Athens, citizens elected officials to run the government.

• In the US, any one can participate in Congress, while in Athens, only citizens could hold offices.

What characteristic of the US government is drawn from Athenian democracy?

• The government is all powerful.

• The people run the government.

• The president runs the government.

• States govern themselves.

What is Herodotus known as?

• the Father of History

• the teacher of Aristotle

• the author of Oedipus Rex

• the advisor to Alexander the Great

What was the purpose of the Parthenon?

• The Parthenon was built to honor the goddess Athena.

• The Parthenon was used mainly to host sporting matches.

• The Parthenon was used to store food in case of a famine.

• The Parthenon was built primarily to defend the city of Athens.