History Year 6 Spring 1

Why was it difficult to unite Ancient Greece under a single government?

• The Greeks spoke different languages.

• The geography of Greece was mountainous, making travel and communication difficult.

• The Greeks preferred to be independent.

What was a Greek city-state?

• A small village.

• An independent city with its own government, laws, and army.

• A type of temple.

Which of these was NOT a form of government in Ancient Greece?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What was the name of the war between Athens and Sparta?

• The Trojan War

• The Punic Wars

• The Peloponnesian War

Which city-state was known for its democracy and emphasis on education and the arts?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Thebes

Which city-state was known for its military strength and strict discipline?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

What was the purpose of the pyramids?

• To serve as palaces for the pharaohs.

• To serve as tombs for the pharaohs.

• To be used as temples for worship.

What was the River Nile's most important role in Ancient Egyptian civilisation?

• Providing water for crops and transportation.

• Protecting Egypt from invaders.

• Providing a source of entertainment.

What was the role of a scribe in Ancient Egyptian society?

• To build temples and pyramids.

• To fight in the army.

• To read and write hieroglyphs, keeping records and documents.

Why did the Ancient Egyptians develop a system of writing (hieroglyphs)?

• To tell stories.

• To keep records, communicate, and preserve knowledge.

• To decorate their tombs.