Ancient Greece Quiz

What are the concepts of a Polis? (Choose 3)

• Citizenship

• Caste System

• Civic Participation

• Rule of Law

• Shared Religion

Who invented Democracy?

• Romans

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Athenians

Greece was not a good place to farm due to their geography. In light of this, what did they do to get food and goods?

• Built mountains

• Engaged in trade and fished

• Hunted for food

• Created deserts

What is an Oligarchy?

• A government by the people

• A government by a few elite people

• A government by kings

• A government by the military

What was Spartan society mainly focused on?

• Military strength

• Trade

• Art and culture

• Science and technology

Which polis had an Oligarchy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

What is a Direct Democracy?

• A government by kings

• A government by a few

• A government by the military

• A government by the people where all have power

How did early Greece expand their influence and grow?

• By building walls

• Starting new colonies around the Mediterranean

• By avoiding other civilizations

• By hiding in the mountains

How did Athens approach Education?

• Education was not important in Athens

• Only military training was provided

• Most valuable thing in society

• Strictly academic education

How did Sparta treat their women?

• Women had more rights than other places

• They were not allowed in Sparta

• Women had no rights

• Equally with men