Ancient Greece Assessment

Was Greece large or small compared to other civilizations?

• Large

• Small

Which of the following does NOT describe the geography of Greece?

• A peninsula made up of smaller peninsulas and islands

• Rocky and mountainous

• Many lakes and rivers

• Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea

Why did city-states begin to pop up in Ancient Greece?

• War broke out and cause the separation of communities

• Due to its geography that is mostly comprised of separated islands and smaller peninsulas

• Farming brought groups of people together in certain areas

• Alexander the Great founded ALL city-states

What was the name of the family of gods that the Ancient Greeks worshipped?

• The Twelve Olympians

• The Ten Olympians

• The Eleven Olympians

• The 13 Olympians

What did the Ancient Greeks do to please their gods?

• Held sacrificial ceremonies in their honor

• Held great annual feasts to thank the gods

• They fought wars in their honor to demonstrate the power of the Greeks

• They build temples and gave offerings to the gods

What were oracles?

• the leaders of each Grecian society

• Sacred sites where the gods were consulted for advice

• Ancient Greek laws

• Epic poems written by the Ancient Greeks

Who was the goddess of marriage and women?

• Aphrodite

• Athena

• Hera

• Demeter

This form of government exists when a few people share power, such as aristocrats.

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

This form of government exists when a person seizes power illegally.

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Which of the following does NOT describe a democracy in Ancient Greece?

• Matters were voted on by the people

• Male citizens could choose their leaders

• BOTH men and women had rights

• exists when all citizens share in the ruling power