Chapter 7 Review Quiz

In a ________, few wealthy people hold power.

• satrap

• oligarchy

• direct democracy

• democracy

The Greek mainland is a ____________, a body of land with water on all three sides.

• peninsula

• agora

• desert

• mountain range

In a ________, people at mass meetings make decisions for the government.

• republic

• oligarchy

• direct democracy

• democracy

A ________ acted as a tax collector, judge, chief of police, and army recruiter.

• satrap

• oligarch

• king

• emperor

What geographical features influenced where people settled in Greece?

• rivers & roads

• mountains & seacoasts

• deserts & plains

• jungles & streams

How did the Minoans expand control of trade?

• the overthrew surrounding city states

• they bargained with their neighbors for goods & services

• they built ships that allowed them to trade across the Mediterranean

• the Minoans did not expand their control of trade

Which group built the first Greek kingdoms?

• Spartans

• Minoans

• Athenians

• Mycenaeans

What are Greek city-states also known as?

• polis

• capitols

• cities

• agora

Who did Spartans fear most within their city states?

• Athenians

• helots

• other Spartans

• the oligarchy

Which civilization valued military & strict living?

• Sparta

• Athens