Ancient Greek Civilizations

What is a civilization?

• A civilization is a group of people living in caves and hunting for food.
• A civilization is a well developed society that includes farming, jobs, religion, cities, leaders, and writing.

• A civilization is a term used to describe a group of animals living together in the wild.
• A civilization is a type of government ruled by a single dictator.

How many gods and goddesses were believed to live on Mount Olympus?

• 6
• 3
• 9
• 12

Select the city-state that we did not learn about.

• Chicago
• Thebes

• Athens

• Persia

What is democracy?

• A system of government in which power is vested in the monarch
• A system of government in which power is vested in the military
• A system of government in which power is vested in the wealthy
• A system of government in which power lies with the people and gives them a voice in decisions

Who was the city-state of Athens named after?

• Hercules
• Zeus
• Athena
• Poseidon

What army did Alexander the Great take over?

• Roman Empire
• Persian Empire
• Greek Empire
• Egyptian Empire

What is the word for a “great thinker”?

• intellectual
• genius
• scholar
• philosopher

What happens to boys who live in Sparta when they turn seven?

• They are given a special ceremony to celebrate their birthday.
• They are taken from their homes and placed in military training camps.
• They are sent to live with their grandparents.
• They are allowed to choose their own career path.

When is the only time that the Greeks come together as one to celebrate Zeus?

• New Year's Day
• Easter
• Olympic Games
• Christmas

What kind of tree is significant to the Greek civilization?

• palm tree
• olive tree
• pine tree
• maple tree