Ancient Greece Review

What was the name of the first tribe known to inhabit Greece?

• The Minoans

• The Spartans

• The Myceneans

• The Athenians

What was the name of the first writing system used in Ancient Greece?

• English

• Linear B

• Cursive

• Times New Roman

Which of the following is a similarity that a polis might share w/another polis?

• Language

• Government

• Laws

• Money

  In a polis, where would the acropolis be located?

• In the center of town, with a position to see all that is going on

• Near the marketplace, in order to witness the daily transactions

• On the outskirts of town

• On elevated land, overlooking the city below

   

Which of the following best describes an oligarchy?

• A system where one person (with very strict rules) is in charge

• A system where there is more than one equal ruler

• A system where the people are in charge

• A government where a King or a Queen rules

   

What background do tyrants usually have experience in?

• Cooking

• Training

• Military Leadership

• Making Laws

What location were the first tribes of Greece located in?

• Athens

• Crete

• Sardis

• Asia Minor

All Greeks were intensely loyal to their “polis.”  What is a polis?

• Family

• Country

• City-State

• World

Which of the following is a difference that a polis might have from another polis?

• Language

• Gods to Worship

• Festivals

• Calendar

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the acropolis?

• It was the location of the original fort

• It was the center of business

• Greeks refused to allow Gods to be worshiped there

• Only Athens and Sparta had an acropolis