Ancient Greece

Select two of the most famous city-states of Greece.

• Athens

• Argos

• Thebes

• Melos

• Sparta

What was the Greek word for city-state?

• polis

• agora

• acropolis

Which city-state was the birthplace of democracy?

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Athens

Who rules in a monarchy?

• the people

• a small group of elites

• king or queen

Who rules in an oligarchy?

• the people

• small group of elite

• king or queen

Even though Greek city-states had their own government, the people of ancient Greece were united by common _____________________.

• food sources

• language and gods

• laws

How was the geography of Greece?

• There were large rivers and lots of farmland.

• There were a lot of mountains, and it was surrounded by the sea.

• It was mostly desert.

How were girls treated in Athens?

• Girls were able to do anything boys did in Athens.

• Girls were uneducated, unless they were from a wealthy family. Girls could not vote.

• Girls were allowed to own businesses but not vote.

Who was the main god in Greece?

• Athena

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

Who was the patron god of Athens, also the goddess of courage and wisdom?

• Athena

• Hera

• Persephone

• Artemis