Ancient Greece Test

Which of the following is a  government where a few wealthy people rule?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Communism

What is a person who seizes power in an illegal way called?

• King
• Savage
• Tyrant
• Aristocrat

What was the large open area where city life was centered around called?

• Agora
• Acropolis
• Democracy
• Mall

Government by the people

• Democracy

• Polis

• Helots

• Aristocrats

A large city with surrounding land that creates territory.

• City-State

• Democracy

• Culture

What was the domain of Zeus?

• King of the gods

• god of love

• god of war

• god of the sea

True or false. Greece's natural barriers made it difficult for people to interact and form one large, unified country.

• True

• False

How is the location of Greece on the Mediterranean Sea beneficial for trade and expansion?

• Greece is located in Africa.

• Greece's water travel allowed traders to reach many areas.

• Greece's islands make it difficult to travel.

Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?

• All adult male citizens and slaves
• All free men and women
• All free, adult male citizens
• Anyone who lived in Athens

Greeks used mythology

• as a way to explain the practices and beliefs of their people

• for fun

• to use in plays and performances

• as a ritual