Ancient Greece DOK Quiz

Choose the set of three famous city-states in ancient Greece.

• Athens (democracy), Sparta (military), and Thebes (culture)

• Athens (philosophy), Sparta (art), and Corinth (commerce)

• Delphi (oracles), Olympia (sports), and Mycenae (royalty)

• Knossos (palace culture), Samos (philosophy), and Ephesus (trade)

Identify the time period known as the Greek Dark Ages. Choose the correct period.

• 800 BC - 1100 BC

• 1100 BC - 800 BC

• 1200 BC - 800 BC

• 600 BC - 400 BC

Alexander the Great was a famous figure known for his extensive conquests. Which of the following summaries correctly describes him?

• He was the King of Macedon who conquered Persia, Egypt, and parts of India.

• He was a medieval knight known for chivalry.

• He was a Roman emperor who built aqueducts.

• He was an early explorer known for voyages to America.

The reasons why Greeks established colonies around the Mediterranean Sea are to alleviate overpopulation, seek resources, and establish trade routes.

• To alleviate overpopulation, seek resources, and establish trade routes.

• To abandon their homeland.

• To conquer other territories.

• To create new political systems.

The differences between the types of governments developed by the Greeks are best described by the fact that democracy involves..., oligarchy involves ..., monarchy involves..., and tyranny involves...

• Democracy means rule by all citizens, oligarchy means rule by a few citizens, monarchy means rule by a single ruler, and tyranny means rule by an absolute ruler without constitutional limits.

• Democracy, oligarchy, monarchy, and tyranny are all forms of rule by the military.

• The Greeks only developed democracy and a form of dictatorship, not oligarchy or monarchy.

• The differences are minimal and all types of governments were essentially similar.

What was the focus of the Spartan City State contrasted with the focus of Athens?

• Sparta prioritized military training and warfare while Athens emphasized arts and philosophy.

• Athens prioritized military training while Sparta focused on arts and philosophy.

• Both Sparta and Athens equally prioritized both military and cultural pursuits.

• Neither Sparta nor Athens had any distinct focus.

How did the geography of Greece, influence the development of city-states?

• It promoted independent city-states due to natural barriers.

• It enabled a unified nation under a single government.

• It encouraged the formation of a central empire.

• It had no significant effect on political organization.

Ancient Greek philosophers' contributions significantly shape our thinking today.

• True

• False

• Not Sure

• None of the above

Which form of government, created in Ancient Greece, do we still use in some form here in the United States?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

What is another name for a Greek city-state?

• Polling Place
• Acropolis
• Polis
• Oligarchy