World History A Topic 4 Assignment Greece

Which happened as a result of the Persian War?

• a. Athens gave control of the Delian League to Sparta due to its power.

• b. Greek cities of Asia Minor were freed, and the Persian threat ended.

• c. Persia took control of the eastern part of the ancient Greek world.

• d. Sparta was defeated, but Athens came to their rescue.

Which BEST characterizes leaders in the Greek Dark Ages?

• They lacked trade with other people in the Mediterranean Sea.

• They lacked a language or stable society with a government.

• They had a similar standard of living as other Greeks.

• They lived separately in ornate, elaborate palaces.

How did society change in ancient Greece during the Archaic Period?

• The population of ancient Greece decreased.

• Greek city–states came into existence.

• Democracy developed to allow citizen participation.

• Invaders from the sea conquered ancient Greece.

What was the key difference between Athens and Sparta?

• a. Sparta sought to expand through warfare, while Athens expanded through treaties.

• b. Athenian culture emphasized military power more than Sparta.

• c. Spartan culture emphasized military training more than Athenian culture.

• d. Sparta had a vibrant intellectual life fostered by philosophers, while Athens focused on trade.

How did the result of the Persian War change the balance of power?

• a. Persia conquered ancient Greece and became the dominant regional power.

• b. Smaller city–states banded together to become more powerful than Athens.

• c. Athens established naval and commercial dominance in the region.

• d. Sparta became the dominant cultural center of the region.

How were the Spartan and Athenian forms of government different?

• a. Athens had a dictatorship, while Sparta had an elected government of citizens.

• b. Athens had hereditary kings who ruled, while Sparta had an assembly of citizens.

• c. Athens had a constitutional government, while Sparta was a military dictatorship.

• d. Athens favored direct democracy and equality among citizens, while Sparta had an oligarchy.