Ancient Greece

Competition between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta helped cause the:

• Peloponnesian War

• Legalization of Christianity

• Persian Wars

• Destruction of Carthage

Which body of water connected the Greek world and was essential to its development?

• The Aegean Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Ionian Sea

• The Black Sea

An oligarchical government is characterized by:

• Rule by a small group

• Rule by a monarchy

• Rule by a dictator

• A representative rule of government

In Athens, women:

• Had no political or legal rights

• Were elected to the Assembly and able to vote

• Were trained in the military

• Could vote but not hold office

What city-state is located on the Peloponnesus?

• Athens

• Pella

• Sparta

• Troy

What type of government did Sparta have?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

• Tyranny

In an effort to address food shortages, Greek city-states...

• founded overseas colonies that would grow food.

• waged constant war against each other.

• created a unified empire to acquire food.

• went to war with the Persians.

Which of the following BEST describes Athens after the reforms of men like Solon?

• The power of the aristocracy was strengthened.

• The reforms failed, leading to civil war in Athens.

• Through the reforms, Athens was transformed into a democracy.

• Athens was weakened and eventually conquered by Sparta.

Which statement best describes Sparta?

• The threat of civil war between different social classes lead to the creation of a democracy.

• The fear of uprisings leads to the creation of a military state.

• The constant uprisings of the Helots lead to starvation.

• The need to defend overseas colonies lead to the creation of a powerful navy.

Competition between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta helped cause the:

• Peloponnesian War

• Legalization of Christianity

• Persian Wars

• Destruction of Carthage