Topic 7: Ancient Greece

Which geographical feature is located to the east of Greece, known for its historical significance?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Asia Minor

• Peloponnesian Peninsula

• Adriatic Sea

What city-state is known as the birthplace of democracy in ancient Greece?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

Which region is located to the north of Greece and is known for its powerful kingdom?

• Peloponnesus

• Macedonia

• Crete

• Thessaly

How did Greece's mountainous terrain influence its political organization?

• It led to the unification of all city-states.

• It contributed to the development of independent city-states.

• It eliminated the need for trade.

• It caused the rise of a single empire.

What is a "polis" in the context of ancient Greece?

• A type of government

• A city-state with its own government and way of life

• A type of military formation

• A religious festival

Which form of government is characterized by rule by a small group of elites?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

What was a key characteristic of Athenian education compared to Spartan education?

• Athenian education focused more on military training.

• Athenian education emphasized arts and philosophy, while Spartan education focused on discipline and military training.

• Both city-states had the same education system.

• Spartan education had no formal structure.

Which of the following statements about women in Sparta is true?

• Women had no rights or responsibilities.

• Women were encouraged to engage in physical training and had more rights than in Athens.

• Women were only allowed to manage households.

• Women could hold political office.

What was the primary cause of the Persian Wars?

• Disputes over trade routes

• Persian expansion into Greek territories

• Internal conflicts among Greek city-states

• Religious differences

What was one consequence of the Peloponnesian Wars?

• Strengthening of Athenian power

• Unification of all Greek city-states

• Weakened city-states, making them vulnerable to conquest by Macedonia

• Establishment of a new empire