CP Greek City-States: The Power of the Polis Quiz

What does the term 'polis' refer to in ancient Greece?

• A council meeting

• A citizen's duty

• A type of government

• A Greek city-state

Which of the following was NOT typically a citizen in a Greek polis?

• Foreigners

• Women

• Men

• Slaves

What was a key role of the polis in ancient Greece?

• Shaping democracy and civic life

• Developing trade routes

• Building large armies

• Creating art and literature

What does 'civic participation' mean in the context of a polis?

• Worshipping gods

• Trading goods

• Building city walls

• Taking part in government activities

What significant change occurred in Greek city-states around 600 BCE?

• Alexander the Great was born

• The Parthenon was built

• The first Olympic Games were held

• Citizenship became important

How did the concept of the polis influence modern politics?

• It introduced the idea of citizenship and civic duty

• It created the first written language

• It established the first monarchy

• It invented the wheel

What does the word 'politics' originate from?

• Poll

• Policy

• Polish

• Polis

Which of the following best describes the rule of law in a polis?

• Laws apply to all citizens equally

• Laws are decided by the king

• Laws change every year

• Laws are only for the wealthy

Which city-state (polis) was militaristic and aggressive?

• Corinth
• Sparta
• Thebes
• Athens

The city states of Athens and Sparta were ​ (a)   city-states.

• Greek
• Roman
• Martian