7th SST Unit 5 Review

1. Which of the following was NOT a main purpose of the ancient Olympic Games?

• 1. To come together for a brief moment of peace and unity

• To honor Zeus

• 1. To compete for honor and glory for yourself and your city-state

• To bring together men and women in a space of equality

1. Which of the following is NOT evidence that Athens was in its Golden Age from 480-404 BCE?

• The Philosophy of Socrates

• The flourishing of Athenian Democracy

• The creation of important works of art and literature

• The strength of Athenian kings

A ______ democracy is one in which every citizen discusses, debates, and then votes on a solution to important problems.

A _______________ democracy is one in which citizens vote on a politician to represent them and make decisions for them.

______ is a Greek city-state remembered for its direct democracy.

Which of the following accurately describes a "peninsula"?

• A person from ancient Greece.

• A piece of land surrounded on three sides by water.

• A piece of land surrounded on all sides by water.

• The body of water between two islands.

Which of the following city-states was on the Peloponnesian Peninsula?

• Athens

• Melos

• Sparta

• Rome

True or False: Athens beat Sparta in the Peloponnesian War.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the best definition of a "myth"?

• A fake belief.

• A story who's events really took place.

• A really old story that people used to believe.

• A story or legend that explains a fundamental truth about the world.

In which of the following is the ancient Greek value of competition reflected?

• The Olympic Games

• Democracy

• The Peloponnesian War

• All of the above