Classical Civilization of Greece Review

What is the name for a Greek city-state?

• City

• Region

• Polis

• Phalanx

What type of government was present in Athens?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Republic

What was Sparta most famous for?

• Writing plays

• Playing cards

• Military strength

• Farming

Greek communities were separated by ____________ and sea.

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Plateaus

• Deserts

How did the geography of Greece impact its development?

• Greek city-states were isolated from each other.

• Greek city-states were independent, traveled and traded by boat.

• Greek city-states developed different governments and social structures.

• All of the above.

Athens had a stronger _________ than Sparta.

• Army

• Navy

• Government

• None of the above

Alexander was the king of _______________.

• Macedonia

• Palestine

• Egypt

• India

_______________ became home to poets, writers, philosophers, and scientists.

• Babylon

• Alexandria

• Sparta

• Baghdad

The paintings and statues of ancient Greece have been admired for hundreds of years. Which of the following would most likely be a reason for this admiration?

• It is the only evidence we have left of the Greeks

• It gives us the most information about their history

• It represents their military

• It is realistic, life-like, and detailed showing human emotion

Many modern buildings were modeled after Greek architecture. Which of the following suggests the greatest contribution from Greek architecture?

• The use of arches to create stronger structures

• The use of columns to support taller buildings

• The use of statues to honor important people

• The use of domes to achieve higher ceilings