Ancient Greek History Quiz

The Peloponnesian War is named for the Peloponnesus, which is

• the sea south of mainland Greece.

• the mountain range that makes up mainland Greece.

• the largest island south of mainland Greece.

• the peninsula south of mainland Greece.

Which city-state won the Peloponnesian War?

• Macedonia

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

Why did Alexander want to invade Persia?

• To add to his wealth

• To unite the greeks by giving them a common enemy

• To carry out his father's wishes

• All of the above

What happened to the people in the towns and cities that resisted Alexander's rule?

• They became soldiers in Alexander's army.

• They were sold into slavery.

Alexander began building his empire by

• studying military strategy with Aristotle.

• invading Asia Minor.

Why is Alexander called "Great"?

• He invented a new form of writing

• He was the first to develop democracy

• He conquered a vast territory

• He showed respect to Greek culure

Alexander's plan to unite his empire included:

• Destroying all cities and towns in conquered lands.

• Replacing government officials in conquered lands.

• Respecting cultures in conquered lands.

• Keeping Greek culture out of conquered lands.

What feature(s) made Alexandria a Greek-style city?

• A theater

• Government officials who spoke only Greek

• A temple dedicated to a Greek god

• All of the above

How did Alexander use religion to gain the loyalty of conquered peoples?

• He made Greeks honor him as the son of Zeus.

• He honored Egyptian and Persian gods.

• He forced conquered peoples to give up their religions.

• He forced conquered peoples to honor Greek gods.

Alexander allowed Persian governors to run the day-to-day business of their lands, but

• He refused to practice Persian customs.

• He replaced the Persian system of government.

• He kept Greek customs separate from Persian customs.

• He appointed Macedonians to head the army.