Ancient Greece

A great city in Greece, that had an Oligarchy type of Government, taught boys to be good soldiers, and took what they needed from neighbors.

• Sparta 
• Athens 

A great city in Greece that had a Democracy for government, traded with other city-states, and participated in the assembly.

• Athens 
• Sparta 

The war that was a result of Sparta's jealousy and distrust of powerful Athens

• Persian War
• Peloponnesian War 

A Government by the people

• Democracy
• Oligarchy 
• Monarchy
• Tyranny 

A Government with the power in the hands of a few wealthy people.

• Oligarchy 
• Tyranny
• Monarchy
• Democracy

A single ruler who passes their reign on to their son

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Tyranny
• Democracy

Which of the following describes the religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks?

• Gods and goddesses lived on Mount Olympus and behaved much like humans.

• Gods and goddesses lived on the island of Crete

• A single, all-powerful God ruled the universe and all humans.

Which geographic features of Greece made it hard for Greek city-states to unite?

• High mountains and many islands

• Arid grasslands

• Numerous seas

• Active volcanoes

Which of the following was a common feature in Greek city-states, a place where people met to discuss politics and buy goods?

• myth

• agora

• polis

• marathon

Which describes an aristocracy?

• the equal voice for all citizens

• rule by a royal family

• rule by an elected assembly

• rule by a few wealthy people