Greek City-States Quiz

What did the citizens of a Greek city-state share a sense of responsibility for?

• Their family

• Their polis

• Their wealth

• Their army

What type of landform is Greece part of?

• Island

• Peninsula

• Continent

• Archipelago

What was the lower part of the city-state built on?

• Rocky terrain

• Flatter ground

• Mountain peaks

• Riverbanks

What is the acropolis often referred to as?

• Low city

• High city

• Middle city

• Outer city

What is the main theme of the document?

• Greek mythology

• Greek city-states

• Greek art

• Greek philosophy

What type of government is characterized by a hereditary ruler exercising central power?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

What did Spartans forbid their citizens from doing?

• Engaging in military training

• Traveling and having new ideas

• Participating in government

• Practicing religion

What was the main focus of Spartan society?

• Trade and commerce

• Military discipline and skills

• Arts and literature

• Religious practices

What type of government did Athens evolve from?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

What type of government was established in Athens under Pericles?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy

• Dictatorship