Unit 7 Review

What is NOT true about Greece's geography?

• Because of its location on water the ancient Greeks were sailors and traders.

• It is mountainous

• It is a desert, with some areas that are very flat, and with most people living very close to each other.

• The people were separated, so they developed into independent city-states

Which of the two ancient Greek peoples are associated with the Trojan War?

• Mycenaeans

• Minoans

• Ionians

• Cretans

What epic poems discuss the Trojan War?

• The Republic and the Republic II

• The Lyceum and The Academy

• Drama and comedy

• The Illiad and the Odyssey

What is true about Greece's dark ages?

• They occurred during the time of the Persian Wars.

• The Greeks lost the skill of writing.

• It led to a loss of all Greek culture.

• Alexander the Great was born during this time.

How was the democracy in Athens different than our democracy today?

• In Athens, all citizens made decisions. In the U.S., citizens elect representatives.

• In Athens, citizens elected representatives. In the US, all citizens make decisions.

• In Athens, tyrants ruled. In the US, there is a president.

• In Athens, only aristocrats could make decisions. In the US, all people can vote.

Which of the following is NOT a way Athens got wealthy?

• Tribute

• Trade

• Mining

• Writing plays

Who was the most powerful man in Athen's democracy? He also built the Parthenon.

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Plato

• Leonidas

How did Pericles strengthen democracy?

• He paid government officials so all citizens could work in the government.

• He banned the aristocrats from the city.

• He prevented Spartans from visiting.

• He made himself a tyrant so no one else could rule.

Which philosopher is known for his method of asking questions?

• Pericles

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

Which philosopher is remembered for tutoring Alexander the Great?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Xerxes