Classical Greece Quiz

What were the characteristics of Athenian democracy?

• All free male Athenians over the age of 20 could vote and serve in office

• Only wealthy men could participate in the government

• Women, children, and immigrants had a significant role in the government

• Slaves were allowed to participate in the government

How did the Greeks manage to win the Persian Wars?

• By defeating the Persians in a series of decisive battles

• By forming alliances with other powerful empires

• By using advanced military technology

• By surrendering to the Persians

What advances were made in the golden age of Athens?

• The establishment of a monarchy in Athens

• The construction of the Parthenon and other monuments

• The defeat of Sparta in the Peloponnesian War

• The development of a strong military alliance

Why would the creator of a city's law code leave for 10 years?

• To seek revenge against his political rivals

• To avoid punishment for his laws

• To travel and explore other cultures

• To ensure that his law code would be effective even in his absence

Approximately how many years passed between the establishment of democracy in ancient Athens and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• 500 years

• 800 years

• 1200 years

• 2200 years

What was the ultimate result of the Battle of Marathon?

• The Persians were forced to retreat and the Greeks won the battle

• The Greeks surrendered to the Persians and lost the battle

• The Persians defeated the Greeks and gained control of Athens

• The Greeks defeated the Persians and gained control of Persia

How might the Persian Wars have ended differently if the Spartans had not held out at Thermopylae?

• The Persians would have been able to conquer all of Greece

• The Greeks would have been able to defeat the Persians without the Spartans' help

• The Persians would have retreated without engaging in battle

• The Greeks would have surrendered to the Persians

Why is the 400s BC in Athens sometimes called the Age of Pericles?

• Because it was a time of economic decline and hardship under Pericles' leadership

• Because it was a time of political turmoil and unrest under Pericles' leadership

• Because it was a time of great military conquests and expansion under Pericles' leadership

• Because it was a time of great prosperity and cultural achievements under Pericles' leadership

What made the 400s a golden age in Athens?

• The construction of the Parthenon and other monuments

• The defeat of Sparta in the Peloponnesian War

• The establishment of a monarchy in Athens

• The development of a strong military alliance

What caused the Peloponnesian War?

• The resentment of the members of the Peloponnesian League towards Athens

• Tensions between Athens and Sparta over trade routes

• The desire of Athens to limit the power of Sparta

• The fear of Sparta that Athens's fleet would stop its trading