Ancient Greece Quiz

Athenian democracy was based on these principles. (Choose 3)

• oligarchy

• rule of law

• polis

• citizenship

• civic participation

The development of democracy began in the city-state of

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

• Carthage

Which statement BEST describes a difference in the treatment of girls in ancient Athens and Sparta?

• A. Athenian girls were taught household duties by their mothers while Spartan girls were trained in sports and fitness.

• B. Spartan girls were required to serve in the military while Athenian girls were sent to relatives to learn a trade.

• C. Spartan girls were trained to hunt and fish while Athenian girls were taught to farm.

• D. Athenian girls were sent to school while Spartan girls were taught at home.

The need for land and resources caused ancient Greek city-states to

• A. establish colonies.

• B. limit foreign trade.

• C. practice plantation farming.

• D. distribute food and goods equally.

Athens is sometimes known as the 'birthplace' of what?

• monarchy

• democracy

• oligarchy

• dynasties

Ancient Greece was divided into separate city-states largely due to what physical feature of geography?

• A. mountains

• B. swamps

• C. forests

• D. deserts

What is the best definition of a direct democracy?

• A. Citizens vote on laws in an assembly

• B. Citizens elect officials to represent them in government.

• C. Power is held by a few people.

• D. Power is help by one person who rules by force.

Wome in ____ had more rights than other Greek city-states.

• Athens

• Sparta

• Greece

• Persia

Which statement describes a difference between how Spartan and Athenian women were raised?

• Athenian girls were raised in military camps.

• Athenian girls were trained for leadership positions in the government.

• Girls were given a formal education in Sparta, including writing and athletics.

• Girls were treated as slaves in Sparta and expected to do manual labor for the community.

A form of government in which a king, queen, or emperor is the sole rule is known as

• a democracy

• a dictatorship

• a monarchy

• an oligarchy