Ancient Greece SOL Review

Which of the following is true about the empire of Alexander the Great?

• The empire was smaller than his father's.
• The empire was limited to the land around the Mediterranean.
• The empire included land in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
• The empire was along trade routes

Which of the following is a long-lasting achievement of the Ancient Athenians?

• spreading Christianity
• establishing democracy
• ending citizenship
• creating a new religion

Who were the only citizens allowed to vote in Ancient Athens?

• married males, slave, no land owned
• women born in Athens, slave, owned land
• adult free male, owned land, trace roots back to Athens
• married women, military men, no land owned

Greece was surrounded by water on 3 sides.  What is this landform called?

• an island
• a peninsula
• a port
• a natural harbor

Who was given credit for unifying all of the Greek city-states?

• Homer
• Alexander
• Philip II
• Darius

Early Greek philosophers were important. What were they the first to do?

• Ignore their fellow man's responsibility
• study and analyze the world around them using logic and reason.
• describe why the Greek gods were to be worshipped
• help the Greek people make good decisions in daily life

What does "Hellenistic" mean?

• a period of great achievements
• Greek-like
• an agreement
• rule by the people

What was the religion of ancient Greece?

• Polytheism
• Judaism
• Hinduism
• Christianity

Which classic civilization is known for this type of architecture?

• Sumerian
• Harappan
• Chinese
• Greek

Why were many Greek achievements important?

• They helped Greece become a military power.
• They showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
• They strongly shaped Western culture.
• They encouraged people to use reason.