Ancient Greece Test Prep

Which of the following was a result of the independent spirit of the early Greeks?

• Numerous attempts to unite Greece under one government

• Frequent wars between city-states

• Heavy trade between city-states

• Increased efforts to establish Greek colonies overseas

What was one of the main causes of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens’ military was weakened after the Battle of Salamis.

• Sparta and its allies feared Athens’ power.

• Persians wanted to invade Greece for their resources

• Athens forced Peloponnesians to use Athenian currency.

Which development eventually led to the Peloponnesian War?

• Creation of the Peloponnesian League and the Delian League

• Rivalry between Athens and Sparta for power in Greece

• Athens’ jealousy over Persian support of Sparta

• Persian attacks on Greek colonies in Ionia

Which ruler was most responsible for uniting Greece?

• Alexander the Great

• Pericles

• King Philip

• Xerxes

The Parthenon is considered the finest example of ancient Greek architecture because of its

• Strange and imaginative proportions.

• Colored marbles.

• Enormous size.

• Balance and harmony of parts.

What is a democracy?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a king

• Rule by a small group of people

• Rule of Priest

According to the ancient Greeks’ beliefs, where did most of their major gods live?

• in caves deep underground

• in the sea

• on Mount Olympus

• at Delphi on Mount Parnassus

What was one of the effects of Alexander the Great’s conquests?

• Greek culture was spread far beyond Greece.

• Greece was united for the first time in its history.

• Persia was liberated from Egyptian control.

• Greece fell to Aryan invaders

What is Hellenistic?

• Battle that took place in Ancient Greece

• The leader of the Spartans who won many battles

• Form of Greek Culture after Alexander the Great’s conquests

• A religion practiced by the Minoans

Which of the following did people in Athens trade?

• iron

• papyrus

• jade

• olive oil