Unit 6: Ancient Greece

What civilization predated classical Greece and developed on the island of Crete?

• Dorian civilization

• Macedonian civilization

• Minoan civilization

• Trojan civilization

Which of the following statements is true of Mycenaean civilization but not of Minoan civilization?

• It achieved prosperity through trade.

• It controlled the island of Crete.

• It was eventually conquered by invaders.

• It dominated the Aegean world through warfare.

What did ancient Greeks inherit from Homer and then pass on to later civilizations?

• democratic principles

• epic poetry

• monotheistic beliefs

• scientific experimentation

What did classical Greece inherit from Mycenaean civilization?

• city-state structure

• democratic elections

• hieroglyphic language

• sophist philosophy

Which best describes the main source of success for the Minoan civilization?

• ambitious exploration of land and sea across continents

• flourishing industry and art within Minoan borders

• aggressive invasions and conquests of neighboring territories

• abundant resources and trade with distant lands

What was one way that Athens was more democratic than Sparta?

• Athenian women had more rights than Spartan women.

• Slavery was abolished in Athens but not in Sparta

• Citizens of Sparta had no say in government, while those of Athens did.

• Athens had a true legislature, while Sparta did not.

How did families in Sparta differ from those in Athens?

• All families were expected to contribute children to the city-state’s defense.

• Boys were taken from their families to be raised in barracks.

• Children from wealthy families were raised to serve in government.

• Girls and boys had equal access to education and physical training.

What outcome did the Peloponnesian War have on ancient Greece?

• encouraged Sparta to expand trade

• led to conquest of distant lands and peoples

• united city-states against a foreign enemy

• weakened the power of Athens

What types of literature did Sophocles write?

• tragedies that focused on recounting historic events

• histories that offered accounts of the past from multiple perspectives

• epic poetry that told of the courage and virtue of bold heroes

• philosophy that applied the use of reason to scientific observation

Which statement correctly describes a similarity between Plato and Socrates?

• They both expounded their beliefs about governance systems in books.

• They both set up schools for disseminating knowledge.

• They were both students of an Athenian philosopher named Aristotle.

• They both encouraged people to discover ethical values through reason.