WH1-Ancient Greece

Which of the following are peninsulas?

• Balkan

• Aegean

• Macedonian

• Trojan

• Peloponnesus

How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?

• It allowed for agricultural surpluses so Greece did not depend on foreign trade

• It led to the creation of separate, independent city-states

• It enhanced unity among all Greeks

• It allowed for the creation of a large powerful empire

Which deity did the Greeks worship as the goddess of love?

• Hera

• Artemis

• Athena

• Aphrodite

Greek mythology explained all of the following EXCEPT -

• benefits of democracy

• life events

• human qualities like anger or love

• natural phenomena

What is the correct order of the evolution of government in Athens, starting from the first type to the last type?

• Democracy → Oligarchy → Monarchy → Autocracy

• Autocracy → Monarchy → Theocracy → Democracy

• Tyranny → Democracy → Theocracy → Aristocracy

• Monarchy → Aristocracy → Tyranny → Democracy

Select the Greek city-state that best completes the blank in the sentence:

"Classical _________ developed the most democratic system of government the world had ever seen, although not everyone could participate in decision-making. It became an inspiration for modern democracies."

• Thebes

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Athens

-Rigid social structure

-Oligarchy

-Militaristic and aggressive

This list best describes which Greek city-state?

• Troy

• Athens

• Sparta

• Rome

Which statement best describes the effect of the Persian Wars on Athens?

• Athens isolated itself from international affairs.

• Athens experienced a Golden Age (expanded democracy and experienced prosperity).

• Athens was conquered by Persia.

• Athens was bankrupt by the costs of the Persian Wars.

The Golden Age of Athens occurred under the leadership of -

• Darius

• Zeus

• Alexander the Great

• Pericles

Which issue led to the Peloponnesian War?

• Revenge for past military defeats

• A long standing trade dispute between Athens and Sparta

• Competition between Athens and Sparta for control of the Greek world

• Religious differences between Athens and Sparta