Ancient Greece Review

1. What body of water did the early Greek cultures develop around?

• Atlantic ocean
• Aegean Sea
• Red Sea

2. What are the four cultures of Early Greece?

• Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Megara
• Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean, Trojan

3. What epic stories tell of the war between Greece and Troy?

• Iliad and Odyssey
• The Inferno
• Homer

4. Which kind of government has a few people from the ruling class (military) making decisions?

• Oligarchy
• Democracy

5. What caused the Greek City-states to unite?

• Invading Persians
• The need for food
• A strong leader

6. Who is credited with diffusing (spreading) the Greek culture?

• Darius
• Alexander the Great

7. What was the age called when Pericles became the leader of Athens?

• Silver Ages
• Bronze Ages
• Golden Ages
• Copper Ages

8. Which form of Greek government is currently practiced in the United States?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Aristocracy
• Democracy

9. Which of the following is NOT true of Alexander the Great?

• He cared little for culture.
• His father taught him to be a fearless warrior.
• When he and his army destroyed Thebes, other city-states dared not revolt.
• His conquests and influence spread Greek culture.

10. Pericles gave male citizens the right to hold nearly any government office because...

• he was concerned that the poor would rebel if he did not.
• he believed that wealth should not be a factor in government service.
• None of the above