Mega-Ultra Review 6

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

• They inherited it from a relative.

• They were elected by the people.

• They paid merchants for support.

• They used soldiers to take control.

Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?

• They had too many soldiers.

• They were crowded together.

• They could not start colonies.

• They each wanted more land.

The Persian Empire began in present-day

• Iran

• Italy

• Russia

• North Africa

Why was the Parthenon built?

• to foretell the future

• to honor the goddess Athena

• to reward the chief of the navy

• to hold meetings by city leaders

Which physical feature made Sparta somewhat isolated?

• poor soil

• broad rivers

• major highways

• surrounding mountains

Which phrase best describes public buildings in Athens?

• made of stone

• one story high

• on narrow streets

• outside the city walls

Alexander told the Greeks that he was the son of

• Aristotle

• the god Zeus

• the king of Persia

• a Macedonian giant

What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?

• mud

• rocks

• bandits

• weather

What was Alexander’s goal for his empire?

• to make Athens the biggest capital city

• to require everyone to follow one religion

• to make conquered towns and cities independent

• to bring different cultures under one government

What was an advantage that Greece had over the Persians in the Battle of Marathon?

• more land

• more people

• better strategy

• strong central leadership