Ancient Greece Test

Who led the Delian League?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Delos

• Mantinea

All Greeks were intensely loyal to their “polis.” What is a polis?

• Family

• Country

• City-State

• World

What was the name of the first tribe known to inhabit Greece?

• The Minoans

• The Spartans

• The Mycenaeans

• The Athenians

In a polis, where would the acropolis be located?

• In the center of town, near the cemetary

• Near the marketplace, in order to witness the daily transactions

• On the outskirts of town

• On elevated land, overlooking the city below

Who led the Peloponnesian League?

• Sardis

• Troy

• Athens

• Sparta

What major outcome came from the ending of the Persian War?

• The creation of the Peloponnesian League

• The ending of the Persian Empire

• The creation of the Delian League

• The ending of the Delian League

What best describes Sparta’s “way of life?”

• Military and Strength

• Strength and Honor

• Arts and Education

• Smarts and Strength

Where would you find the agora in a polis?

• High above the rest of the city

• Near the sea, or near a river

• On the outer edge of the city, so laws could be made out of public view

• In the middle of town so people had easy access to market

What was the name of the first writing system used in Ancient Greece?

• English

• Linear B

• Cursive

• Times New Roman

What best describes Athens’ “way of life?”

• Military and Strength

• Strength and Honor

• Arts and Education

• Smarts and Strength