Ancient Greece review

Which of the following best describes the Greek "polis"?

• a Greek city controlled by a foreign nation

• a colony founded by a Greek city-state

• the capital of the Greek empire

• a city and surrounding lands that acts like independent country

• the fortified section of a Greek city-state, usually the highest point

Which of the following were influential philosophers from Athens? (Choose ALL that apply)

• Plato

• Socrates

• Alexander

• Aristotle

• Pericles

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the differences between Athens and Sparta?

• Athens was known for its democratic government, while Sparta had a more rigid oligarchy.

• Spartan society was heavily focused on military training and discipline.

• Athenian women had more rights and freedoms compared to Spartan women.

• Both Athens and Sparta had a strong emphasis on education and intellectual pursuits.

• Sparta's economy was based on agriculture and conquest, whereas Athens had a more diverse economy.

Which of the following describes what happened after the death of Alexander the Great?

• His empire passed to his son who continued to conquer new lands

• His empire was divided into three empires and ruled by his generals

• His empire fell to the newer, stronger Roman army

• His empire became part of the Persian empire

What was an important city for trade and commerce during the Hellenistic period?

• Harrapa, India

• Athens, Greece

• Rome, Italy

• Alexandria, Egypt

Which of the following best describes Stoicism?

• Karma and Dharma drive a person's destiny and must be obeyed

• Pleasure is the ultimate truth and should be pursued to achieve nirvana

• Human desires, power, and wealth were dangerous distractions that should be avoided

• Forgiveness of sins is obtained through good works and correct offerings to the gods

What is the term for a government where power is given to the People (citizens)?

• monarchy

• aristocracy

• democracy

• autocracy

Why was it very difficult for the Greeks to unify and instead they formed small, independent city-states?

• The Greeks were conquered by Alexander from Macedonia and didn't have freedoms

• The Greeks spoke different languages

• Greece was land-locked and didn't have access to any oceans

• Most of Greece was covered in mountians

The Greeks colonized lands around which of the following geographic features?

• Alps Mountains

• Atlantic Ocean

• Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• Mediterranean Sea

What form of government was found in Sparta?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• aristocracy

• direct democracy