GU History Term 1 C

What were the main city-states in ancient Greece?

• Mecca, Medina, Damascus

• Paris, London, Rome, Berlin

• Athens, Sparta, Thebes, and Corinth.

• Rome, Alexandria, Carthage, Troy

In which city were the first ancient Olympic Games held?

• The first ancient Olympic Games were held in the city of Cairo, Egypt.

• The first ancient Olympic Games were held in the city of Rome, Italy.

• The first ancient Olympic Games were held in the city of Athens, Greece.

• The first ancient Olympic Games were held in the city of Olympia, Greece.

How did democracy originate in ancient Greece and which city-state played a significant role in its development?

• Democracy originated in ancient Egypt, particularly in the city-state of Thebes, around the 2nd millennium BCE.

• Democracy originated in ancient China, particularly in the city-state of Qin, around the 4th century BCE.

• Democracy originated in ancient Greece, particularly in the city-state of Athens, around the 5th century BCE.

• Democracy originated in ancient Rome, particularly in the city-state of Sparta, around the 3rd century BCE.

What were the typical daily activities of ancient Greek people?

• Computer programming, social media management, and video gaming

• Hunting, mining, and construction work

• The typical daily activities of ancient Greek people included farming, fishing, trading, pottery making, weaving, and participating in religious ceremonies and festivals.

• Space exploration, underwater welding, and skydiving

Name one famous city-state known for its military strength in ancient Greece.

• Athens

• Sparta

• Troy

• Rome

What were the prizes for winning in the ancient Greek Olympics?

• Bronze trophies and livestock

• Gold medals and cash prizes

• The prizes for winning in the ancient Greek Olympics were olive wreaths and sometimes valuable goods.

• Silver wreaths and land properties

Who could participate in the ancient Greek democracy?

• Only free male citizens over the age of 20 could participate in the ancient Greek democracy.

• Only slaves and women

• All citizens regardless of gender or age

• Only foreigners living in Greece

What were the main sources of food for ancient Greeks?

• The main sources of food for ancient Greeks were wheat, barley, olives, grapes, and fish.

• Chicken, beef, and lamb

• Potatoes, corn, and tomatoes

• Rice, beans

• Ancient Greeks were the first ​ (a)   to study and develop the concept of ​ (b)   .

• Slavery was an integral part of Ancient ​ (c)   society, and slaves were considered property.

• hunter-gatherer
• Bronze
• civilisation
• democracy
• Greek
• Maya

The ancient Greeks lived in houses made of ​ (a)   and had flat clay roofs. Their houses were built close together, forming little neighbourhoods called "​ (b)   ." These city-states were like big ​ (c)   , with the people living, working, and helping each other.

• mud-bricks
• city-states
• families
• countries
• wood
• buildings