Ancient Greece Test Prep

Which city-states were the most powerful in Ancient Greece?

• Troy and Mycenae

• Rome and Carthage

• Egypt and Persia

• Athens and Sparta

What were the main differences between Athens and Sparta?

• The main differences between Athens and Sparta were their languages spoken, their architectural styles, and their artistic preferences.

• The main differences between Athens and Sparta were their forms of government, their focus on education and culture, and their military strategies.

• The main differences between Athens and Sparta were their population sizes, their social structures, and their trade relations.

• The main differences between Athens and Sparta were their geographical locations, their economic systems, and their religious beliefs.

Who were the major gods and goddesses in Greek Mythology?

• Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Dionysus

• Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Kali

• Anubis, Ra, Osiris, Horus

• Thor, Loki, Odin, Freya

What were the characteristics of Greek art and architecture?

• Abstract, chaotic, asymmetrical, irregular, disorganized, random

• Minimalistic, plain, simple, unadorned, featureless

• Exaggerated, distorted, grotesque, unnatural, deformed

• Balance, harmony, proportion, idealized human form, columns, symmetry, mathematical precision

Which city-state was known for its focus on democracy and education?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Rome

• Cairo

Which city-state was known for its focus on military strength and discipline?

• Athens

• Thebes

• Sparta

• Rome

What were the main themes and stories depicted in Greek mythology?

• The main themes and stories depicted in Greek mythology include the creation of the world, the gods and goddesses, the Trojan War, and the adventures of heroes like Hercules and Odysseus.

• The main themes and stories depicted in Greek mythology include the creation of the world, the gods and goddesses, the French Revolution, and the adventures of heroes like Hercules and Odysseus.

• The main themes and stories depicted in Greek mythology include the creation of the world, the gods and goddesses, the American Revolution, and the adventures of heroes like Hercules and Odysseus.

• The main themes and stories depicted in Greek mythology include the creation of the world, the gods and goddesses, the Roman Empire, and the adventures of heroes like Hercules and Odysseus.

Name one famous Greek artwork or architectural structure and describe its significance.

• The Eiffel Tower - a famous French landmark

• The Great Wall of China - a famous Chinese structure

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum - a famous Roman amphitheater

Read the quotation: "You have power over your mind-not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor 161-180 CE) Marcus Aurelius' advice suggests that he was most likely influenced by

• Socrates
• Homer's Odyssey
• the Stoics
• Aesop's Fables

Which of the following was a result of the independent spirit of the early Greeks?

• numerous attempts to unite Greece under one government
• frequent wars between city-states
• heavy trade between city states
• increased efforts to establish Greek colonies overseas