Greece Unit Review

What is a similarity between Athenian democracy and American democracy?

• Both men and women voted

• All citizens can vote

• They both have separation of powers

According to the chart, by 500 BC, ________ had an oligarchy and Athens had started a __________.

• Mycenae, tyranny

• Troy, theocracy

• Athens, monarchy

• Sparta, democracy

"Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law. . . ."

—Pericles, Funeral Oration, quoted in History of the Peloponnesian War

With which statement would Pericles agree?

• An oligarchy is the best form of government

• People should be treated differently based on the social class status.

• Rule by the people is the best form of government

Why did people gather at the agora?

• To talk about make decisions on laws

• To hold religious ceremonies

• To host public criminal trials

All people age 18 and older were citizens in Athens.

• True

• False, only adult men born in Athens were citizens

• False, only men and women age 30 and older were citizens

Which statement about Athenian democracy is true?

• Only wealthy men could fully participate in government.

• All male citizens could fully participate in government, regardless of their social class.

• Only upper and middle class men and women could fully participate in government.

Based on the chart, what was most important in Athens?

• A strong army.

• Devotion to the gods of Olympus

• Well educated citizens

According to the chart, what was most important in Sparta?

• A strong army

• Devotion to the gods of Olympus

• Well educated citizens

According to the image, what was a likely cause of the Peloponnesian War?

• Losing the Persian wars made Athens and Sparta bitter and ready for a fight.

• Sparta formed an alliance with India.

• Athens grew too powerful as head of the Delian League.

• Athens and Sparta had disputes over religion,

According to the image, what was a likely effect of the Peloponnesian War?

• Within a few decades, Athens, Sparta, and all other Greek city-states were conquered.

• Athens and Sparta continued to distrust each and rebuilt their militaries.

• Sparta ruled all of Greece for centuries.

• Athens and Sparta formed an alliance to keep the Romans out.