Ancient Greek City-States

What is a city-state?

• A) A large country with multiple cities

• B) An independent city with its own government and economic system

• C) A city that is part of a larger empire

• D) A city with no government

What was the main public meeting place in each city-state called?

• Acropolis

• Polis

• Agora

• Temple

Each city-state had an _______ at the center of the city, which served as the city's religious center.

• Acropolis

• Agora

• Forum

• Temple

The top of the acropolis was usually home to a temple for their local _______.

• god

• king

• hero

• animal

Fill in the blank: In Ancient Greek city-states, between 1/4 and 1/3 of the population was made up of _______.

• slaves

• merchants

• farmers

• nobles

The definition of a 'tyrant' in Ancient Greek times is:

• A benevolent ruler chosen by the people

• A cruel and oppressive ruler who seized power unconstitutionally

• A democratic leader elected by citizens

• A ceremonial figurehead with no real power

The role of a hoplite in Ancient Greek military was to:

• serve as a light infantryman

• act as a naval commander

• fight as a heavily armed foot soldier

• lead cavalry charges

A phalanx in military terms is:

• a type of ancient military formation

• a modern military vehicle

• a naval battle strategy

• a type of military rank

When were the first Olympic Games held?

• 776 BC

• 1896 AD

• 1900 AD

• 1924 AD

Which deity were the first Olympic Games held to honor?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Hera

• Athena