Ancient Greece

Which form of government was practiced in ancient Athens, laying the groundwork for modern democratic systems?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

What was a key characteristic of democracy in Ancient Athens that influences modern democratic systems?

• Only men with considerable wealth were allowed to vote.

• All residents, regardless of birthplace, could participate in the assembly.

• Citizens had the duty to participate in jury service and contribute to law-making.

• Leaders were chosen based on their military prowess rather than elected by citizens.

What was the agora used for?

• to host debates

• to worship Gods

• to block enemies

• to imprison criminals

What was a key characteristic of the political system in ancient Athens?

• It was based on a hierarchical system where only the aristocrats had a say.

• All male citizens over the age of 18 were allowed to vote and participate in the assembly.

• Women had equal rights to men and could participate in the assembly and vote.

• The king had absolute power and made all the decisions.

Which aspect of the Greek view of society served as an integral part of the development of democracy?

• the belief in the equality of all men, regardless of their wealth

• the belief that citizenship should only be extended to the wealthy

• the belief in the ability of indentured servitude to drive an economy

• the belief that strict gender roles are necessary for the health of society

Which statement is true about Sparta and Athens?

• Sparta valued military strength, while Athens valued education and political participation.

• Sparta had a representative government, while Athens believed only the wealthy could govern.

• Sparta would become a center of culture and learning, while Athens declined due to a lack of military strength.

• Sparta gained wealth from military strength, while Athens declined because women were not allowed to participate in business.

Which of the following statements most likely represents the view of an Athenian visiting Sparta?

• I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God.

• I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.

• The government and society in Sparta are strict. The people have little voice in the government.

• It’s great here! This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens.

What was an effect of the Persian War that also became a cause of the Peloponnesian War?

• Formation of the Delian League

• Conclusion of the Hellenistic Era

• Publication of Greek philosophers

• Beginning of the Golden Age of Greece

This was the reason Macedonia was able to invade Greece.

• The Spartans put down the rebellions and continued to rule Greece.

• The division of the city-states allowed another civilization to easily conquer Greece.

• City-states continued to fight with one another until they destroyed their entire civilization.

• The Greek city-states broke free of the rule of Sparta and moved forward as independent civilizations.

What was the influence of authors like Homer and Euripides?

• Medical advancements spread through cultural diffusion.

• Aspects of their writings can be found in today’s entertainment.

• Publications of their writings laid the foundation for direct democracy.

• Historians use their writings as the basis for their research into Ancient Greek economies.