Ancient Greece Test Review

Front

Which group built an advanced society solely on the island of Crete?

Back

Minoans

Front

In what ways were the Mycenaeans different from the Minoans?

Back

The Mycenaeans lived on the Greek mainland.

Front

What is a polis?

Back

a city-state

Front

Why were juries in Athens designed to have an odd number of members?

Back

to prevent ties

Front

After Greek city-states were ruled by kings, they were ruled by:

dictators

,

armies

,

aristocrats

,

citizens

Back

aristocrats

Front

During the early democracy in Greece, why did people have meetings outdoors?

Back

To make sure everyone could attend.

Front

Which of the following does NOT describe the first democracy in Athens?

• Aristocrats had more power than citizens.
• All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly.
• Every citizen had the right to speak.
• Citizens could serve on smaller councils.

Back

Aristocrats had more power than citizens.

Front

Greek myths were stories that explained

Back

why natural or historical events happened

Front

Are the Mycenaeans considered the first Greek civilization?

Back

False

Answer explanation

The Minoans are considered the first Greek civilization.

Front

In The Iliad, why were the Greeks and the Trojans at war?

Back

Because Paris took Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta