Ancient Greece Quiz

What type of geography is Greece known for?

• Deserts, plains, rivers

• Islands, mountains, seas

• Forests, valleys, lakes

• Tundras, hills, oceans

How did geography influence the early city-states of Greece?

• It made travel and communication easy, leading to a unified government.

• It provided abundant farmland for agriculture, leading to economic prosperity.

• It led to isolation, resulting in the creation of city-states with different governments, cultures, and economies.

• It offered a natural defense system, which discouraged the development of military forces.

What form of government was practiced in Athens?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What was the basis of Sparta's economy?

• Trading and sailing

• Farming and conquering other lands

• Craftsmanship and artistry

• Mining and metalwork

At what age did Spartan boys begin military training?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

Which group in Athens was responsible for educating the youth?

• Women

• Slaves

• Men

• Government

What was the most dangerous job for slaves in Athens?

• Silver miners

• Soldiers

• Farmers

• Teachers

Which of the following is a Greek legacy in the field of government?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

What is the Parthenon an example of in Greek legacy?

• Arts/fitness

• Architecture

• Government

• Economy

What is the definition of democracy according to the image?

• A city with its own traditions and its own government and laws

• The first known democracy in the world

• A traditional story that explains people's beliefs

• Government by the people; a form of government in which the supreme power is held by the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected officials