Greece and Rome Test

What were the two main city-states of Ancient Greece?

• Rome & Alexandria
• Corinth & Olympia
• Thebes & Argos
• Sparta & Athens

What was the primary focus of much of the culture of the city-state of Sparta?

• Food & parties
• War & fighting
• Music & books
• Painting & sculpture

What was the primary focus of the culture in the city-state of Athens?

• War & fighting
• Athletics & competition
• Power & conquest
• Art & education

The Greeks believed in many gods such as Zeus, Poseidon, & Hades. This means the Greeks were _______________.

• Monotheistic

• Democratic

• Islamic

• Polytheistic

The invasion of what army helped bring the city-states of Athens and Sparta together (united them)?

• Egyptian

• Byzantium

• Persian

• Mongolian

Why were the Olympics held?

• To compete against other countries

• For gods and goddesses to compete

• To show off their mad skillz

• To honor the god Zeus

"Women weren't competitors until 1900."

Based on the statement above, when do you think women were accepted in Olympic Games?

• 1904

• 1896

• 1892

• 1878

The government of Sparta was

• an oligarchy

• a democracy

• a dictatorship

• a monarchy

Why were the villages and farms in ancient Greece isolated from each other

• The villages and farmers were separated by seas and mountains.

• The villagers and farmers used different forms of currency.

• The villagers and farmers constantly fought with each other.

• The villagers and farmers did not know other groups existed.

What type of government did the Athens have?

• a dynasty

• a monarchy

• a democracy

• a party