Ancient Greece Midterm

What was the primary geographic feature that made it difficult to unite ancient Greece?

• Deserts
• Islands
• Oceans
• Mountains

Which ancient civilization developed a writing system known as Linear A?

• Minoans
• Mycenaeans
• Spartans
• Athenians

What was the name of the largest city of the Mycenaean civilization?

• Athens
• Sparta
• Mycenae
• Corinth

Which city-state in ancient Greece was known for its strong military and two kings?

• Athens
• Sparta
• Thebes
• Corinth

What form of government did Athens establish that was considered revolutionary at the time?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Theocracy
• Democracy

Which city-state in ancient Greece was known as a wealthy trade center with two ports?

• Athens
• Sparta
• Thebes
• Corinth

What was the name of the long-running war between Athens and Sparta?

• The Peloponnesian War
• The Trojan War
• The Persian War
• The Punic War

Which leader in ancient Sparta took power by force, rather than being elected or inheriting the position?

• King
• General
• Tyrant
• Archon

What type of agreement did the ancient Greek city-states sometimes form with one another?

• Treaty
• Armistice
• Alliance
• Truce

What was the name of the high hill where a city-state's main buildings and fortifications were located?

• Acropolis
• Agora
• Gymnasium
• Necropolis