Ancient Greek City-States Quiz

What was the ancient Greek word for city-state?

• Agora

• Polis

• Parthenon

• Acropolis

What did the Greeks refer to non-Greek speakers as?

• Romans

• Barbarians

• Egyptians

• Persians

Which god was the chief god in the Greek city-states?

• Apollo

• Aphrodite

• Poseidon

• Zeus

What was the system in which a few noble families held power?

• Tyranny

• Aristocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

What does the word 'aristocracy' mean?

• Rule of the rich

• Rule of the people

• Rule of the best

• Rule of the few

In which form of government was power shared by a large number of male citizens?

• Democracy

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

What was one of the disadvantages of the city-state model?

• Strong unity

• Frequent disagreements and wars

• Lack of individuality

• Lack of independence

Which city-states had one of the greatest rivalries?

• Thebes and Corinth

• Athens and Sparta

• Sparta and Persia

• Athens and Rome

What made it easier for foreign countries to invade Greece?

• Powerful kings in Greece

• Large population in Greece

• Lack of unity among city-states

• Strong alliances among city-states

What was the exception rather than the rule in terms of alliances among city-states?

• Long-lasting alliances

• Short-lived alliances

• Peaceful alliances

• Powerful alliances