Unit #6: Ancient Greece Test - Review Session _ 2425

What is a tyrant?

• A leader who held power through the use of force.

• A democratic leader chosen by the people.

• A ceremonial figurehead with no real power.

• A leader who always follows the law.

Geographically, Greece is considered to be a ______; an area of land almost surrounded by water and connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land.

• peninsula

• island

• continent

• key

Who do historians consider to be the first Greeks?

• Mycenaeans

• Spartans

• Athenians

• Dorians

Which ancient civilization does the legend of the Minotaur come from?

• Minoans

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Aztecs

The ancient Greek Kings lost power to the ______ ; landowners (or nobles).

• aristocrats

• merchants

• peasants

• warriors

What is democracy?

• Democracy is a form of government where citizens govern themselves.

• Democracy is a system where a single ruler makes all decisions.

• Democracy is a type of government where the military is in control.

• Democracy is a form of government where religious leaders rule.

Which modern-day country uses a form of monarchy?

• Great Britain

• United States

• China

• Brazil

The ancient Olympics were used to honor ______.

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Hera

• Athena

The Spartans valued a strong ______.

• army

• economy

• navy

• culture

The Athenians valued a strong ______.

• navy

• army

• economy

• culture