Ancient Greece

Athens allowed citizens to have a say in their government. This form of government was called a:

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Belief in multiple gods.

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Mythology

• Scientology

Answer explanation

Because of their geography, the Greek communities developed

• Separate customs and beliefs

• Close ties with each other

• One central government

• New ways of hunting and gathering

Answer explanation

What does the term “Hellenistic” mean?

• It means the spreading of Greek animals following the death of Alexander the Great.
• It means the spreading of Greek culture before and after the death of Alexander the Great.

• It means the spreading of Greek culture following the death of Pericles.
• It refers to the Greeks' fear of Hades, the God of the underworld.

Answer explanation

Why did the Greeks develop into city-states that often fought? 

• They shared the same trade routes
• They were isolated by mountains & water
• They had their own gods
• They did not speak the same language 

What important event would cause all Greek states to stop fighting in order to participate in them every four years?

• The Olympics

• The Assembly at the Acropolis

• The Meeting of Corinth

• The Spartan Games

Answer explanation

Who were eligible to become citizens in Athens?

• Only adult women.

• All men and women.

• Only free, adult men.

• Only those who paid tribute to the ruler.

Which characteristic best described society in Sparta?

• Progressive

• Militaristic

• Isolated

• Democratic

Answer explanation

How did Alexander the Great spread Greek culture?

• His writings

• Through trade

• Through word of mouth

• Through conquest

Alexander the Great’s empire stretched from:

   

• Macedonia to Russia

• Egypt to India   

• Egypt to northern Europe

• Greece to China

Answer explanation