Chapter 7 Review 2--Ancient Greeks

What was the result of the wars between the Persians and the Greeks during the early fifth century BCE?

• Greek city-states agreed to live under Persian rule.

• Greek victories led to the collapse of the Persian Empire.

• The westward expansion of the Persian Empire came to an end.

• The Persian Empire gained control of ports on the Mediterranean Sea.

Use the diagram to answer the question. What was an effect of the process shown in the diagram?

• Athens hired Spartan troops.

• Athens became a threat to Sparta.

• Athens brought democracy to Sparta.

• Athens learned from Spartan literature.

Sparta’s government could best be described as

• an oligarchy.

• a democracy.

• a monarchy.

• a dictatorship.

Who were the main groups involved in the Peloponnesian War?

• Romans and Persians

• Persians and Spartans

• Athenians and Persians

• Athenians and Spartans

Which fact BEST explains why Athens and Sparta were at war in ancient Greece for much of the fifth century BCE?

• Athens wanted to end trade with Sparta.

• Athens had invaded the capital of Sparta.

• Sparta was concerned about the influence of Athens.

• Sparta wished to learn democratic ways used in Athens.

Why did the Delian League fail?

• Athens had become so powerful that it took control over it.

• The Persians attacked Greece.

• It ran out of money and resources because Athens had grown too weak to help support it.

• The protection it provided was no longer needed because the Persians had been defeated.

After their defeat at the Strait of Salamis,

• Xerxes planned an attack on Sparta.

• Persian foot soldiers set fire to the city of Athens.

• the Persians returned home to rebuild their fleet.

• the Persian army surrendered to the Greeks.

What is the rule of a few wealthy people called?

• tyranny

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

• oligarchy

Sparta’s strict government

• encouraged foreign visitors.

• discouraged free thinking and new ideas.

• led to instability.

• forced its citizens to pursue higher education.

Girls in Athens

• were educated at home by their mothers.

• helped to run the family businesses.

• attended school with the boys.

• were allowed to join the military at age 18.