Ancient Greece Test

What type of government is Athens considered the birthplace of?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

During which period did Athens experience its Golden Age?

• After the Peloponnesian War

• After the Persian Wars

• During the Roman Empire

• During the Middle Ages

What was the primary occupation of most slaves in Athens?

• Farmers

• sculptors

• soldiers

• Merchants

What was a common reason people became slaves in Athens?

• Volunteering

• Losing a bet

• Being captured during war

• Winning a lottery

What was the agora in Athens?

• A temple

• A marketplace

• A school

• A theater

What was Sparta best known for?

• Building large walls

• Having a strong navy

• Being a highly trained military society

• Using advanced technology

What was the role of the Ephors in Spartan government?

• To lead the army

• To propose laws

• To watch over the kings

• To collect taxes

What was the main economic activity of the Helots in Sparta?

• Trading

• Farming and mining

• Crafting

• Teaching

Sparta was ruled by a/an __?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• democracy

• tyranny

Which form of government means " a few rulers?"

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy