Ancient Greece Review

Which feature of Greece’s geography explains the ancient Greeks’ need for trade?

• A. the mountainous landscape
• B. the dry summer climate
• C. the location along the seacoast
• D. the location along the boundary between Asia and Europe

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the Minoans and Mycenaeans?

• A. The Minoans defeated the Mycenaeans.
• B. Minoan culture was influenced by the Mycenaeans.
• C. Mycenaean culture was influenced by the Minoans.
• D. The Mycenaeans defeated the Minoans.

Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?

• A. the sea
• B. the location near Asia and Africa
• C. the climate
• D. the mountains

What did city-states have that other cities did not?

• A. large marketplaces
• B. impressive acropolises
• C. independent governments
• D. mountain barriers

In Greek city-state governments, voting was open to

• A. free men born in that city-state.
• B. all men born in that city-state.
• C. all adults born in that city-state.
• D. all free men, regardless of birth.

Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?

• A. the poor
• B. the rich
• C. foot soldiers
• D. judges

After 700 BCE, a sense of equality developed in Greece among

• A. soldiers on horseback.
• B. Athenian women.
• C. aristocrats.
• D. foot soldiers.

Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?

• A. the rich
• B. the tyrants
• C. women
• D. slaves

Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?

• A. the jury
• B. the court system
• C. the assembly
• D. the boule

Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?

• A. All people deserve equal rights.
• B. There should be no taxation without representation.
• C. People should vote on all matters that concern them.
• D. People should have a voice in government.