Ancient Greece

A government ruled by a few powerful people

• aristocracy

• monarchy

• democracy

• oligarchy

An armed foot soldier of ancient Greece?

• Helot

• Hoplite

• Soldier

• Marine

What is a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water called?

• beach

• island

• peninsula

• lake

Where is the home of the Greek Gods?

• Athens

• New York City

• Mount Olympus

• Paris

Why was farming difficult in Greece?

• too much rain

• rocky soil

• too dry

• sandy soil

What are the 2 main crops of Greece?

• grapes & olives

• beef & chicken

• fruit & vegetables

• wheat & corn

A political system in ancient Greece consisting of an independent city having rule over a particular territory is...

• a nation

• a state

• a country

• a city-state

The peaceful period in ancient Greek history when art, literature, and thinking became a main focus and flourished was known as the Golden Age.

• True

• False

Who were the main two city-states in the Peloponnesian War?

• Paris & London

• Chicago &

  St. Louis

• Thebes & Corinth

• Sparta & Athens

Who conquered the Persian empire?

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Alexander the Great

• 6th Graders