5.1 Cultures of the Mountains and the Sea

What was the central meeting place in a Greek city-state called?

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Polis

• Temple

Who introduced reforms that allowed Athens to become more democratic?

• Cleisthenes

• Aristotle

• Pericles

• Solon

In Sparta, what group was forced to stay on the land and give half their crops to Spartans?

• Aristocrats

• Citizens

• Helots

• Hoplites

Which battle marked a significant victory for Athens during the Persian Wars?

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Plataea

Which type of government is characterized by rule by a small group of noble families?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Tyranny

• Aristocracy

What was the name of the military formation used by Greek soldiers in battle?

• Legion

• Cohort

• Phalanx

• Brigade

Who could participate in the assembly in Athens after Solon’s reforms?

• All citizens

• Only noble families

• Military leaders

• Foreigners

A polis in ancient Greece consisted of a city and the surrounding countryside.

• True

• False

Tyrants in ancient Greece were generally cruel and oppressive rulers.

• True

• False

In Athens, women and slaves were allowed to participate in democracy.

• True

• False