Cultural Section of Ancient Greek Test

Which of the following best describes the political contribution of Classical Greece to modern society?

• The establishment of a monarchy

• The development of democracy

• The creation of a theocracy

• The invention of a republic

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AL.8.4.

Evaluate the impact of Athenian democracy on modern political systems. What evidence supports this influence?

• The use of a single ruler in governance

• The concept of citizens voting on laws

• The establishment of a feudal system

• The implementation of a caste system

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AL.8.4.

Discuss the strategic importance of the Spartan military system and its influence on modern military organizations.

• The use of chariots in battle

• The phalanx formation

• The reliance on naval power

• The use of elephants in warfare

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AL.8.4.

What was a key cultural contribution of the Minoans to Classical Greece?

• The development of the Latin alphabet

• The creation of the Olympic Games

• The establishment of a trade network

• The invention of the wheel

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AL.8.4.

The Mycenaeans wanted to conquer Troy for what reason?

• Helen of Sparta

• Access to the Dead Sea

• Access to the Black Sea

• Helen of Troy

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AL.8.4.

Which group of people could debate laws and vote to make decisions in Athens?

• outsiders

• slaves

• helots

• citizens

Spartans were proud to produce __________ rather than artists and thinkers

• children

• soldiers

• artists

• writers

A militaristic city-state where boys were trained from an early age to fight.

• Athens
• Delphi
• Corinth
• Sparta

Who were the ancient people who lived on the island of Crete and built a grand palace in the city of Knossos?

• Minoans
• Romans
• Persians
• Spartans

Which of the following is correct about women in Ancient Greece?

• Women in Athens were expected to run the household, while women in Sparta were expected to be physically fit and could sell/buy land.

• Women in Sparta were expected to run the household, while women in Athens were expected to be physically fit and could sell/buy land.