Ancient Greece Review

What is another name for Greece?

• Hellas

• Gaul

• Iberia

• Scythia

What natural disasters contributed to the destruction of Minoan society?

• Volcanic eruptions, invasions, and earthquakes

• Floods, droughts, and hurricanes

• Tsunamis, landslides, and tornadoes

• Blizzards, avalanches, and wildfires

What epic poems document the events surrounding the great war with Troy?

• Iliad and Odyssey

• Aeneid and Metamorphoses

• Beowulf and Nibelungenlied

• Mahabharata and Ramayana

What was a major trade partner of the Mycenaeans that was defeated?

• Troy

• Athens

• Sparta

• Carthage

What did the seas act as for Greece?

• Natural "highways" for seatrade

• Barriers to cultural exchange

• Sources of fresh water

• Boundaries for territories

What is a polis in ancient Greece?

• A type of government

• A city-state

• A religious festival

• A military leader

What is an acropolis?

• A type of government

• A religious ceremony

• A governing building on a high hill

• A type of Greek food

Who could hold a government office in Athens?

• All citizens

• Women

• Free adult males

• Foreigners

What was a significant cause of civil unrest in Athens?

• Foreign invasions

• Class tensions

• Religious disputes

• Natural disasters

What was one outcome of Solon's reforms regarding legal charges?

• Only nobles could bring charges

• Any citizen could bring legal charges

• Legal charges were abolished

• Only women could bring charges