Greek City-States Quiz

What term did the Greek community use to refer to a city-state after the Early Dark Ages?

• Empire

• Polis

• Kingdom

• Province

What was a key feature of Greek culture that emerged after the Early Dark Ages?

• The formation of a large empire

• The development of city-states

• The decline of trade

• The isolation from the sea

How did geography affect the development of city-states in Greece?

• It promoted the growth of a large empire.

• It had no significant impact on their development.

• It led to the cities being cut off from each other by mountains and water.

• It encouraged the Greeks to build inland cities.

What did the seas allow Greek city-states to do?

• Isolate themselves from the outside world

• Trade their unique products with one another and the outside world

• Build large navies to conquer other lands

• Focus solely on agriculture

What was a polis in ancient Greek civilization?

• A) A marketplace and government center

• B) A single building where citizens met

• C) A community with its own government that included the city and surrounding areas

• D) A small village with limited autonomy

What does the term "acropolis" mean?

• A) Lower city

• B) Marketplace

• C) High city

• D) Government center

Where did people in Athens gather to discuss public affairs?

• A) On the acropolis

• B) In the agora or marketplace

• C) In the surrounding villages

• D) In the marble temples

According to the text, what was the attitude of Greek citizens towards their polis?

• Indifference

• Strong pride and loyalty

• Dislike and dissent

• Fear and obedience