Ancient Greece pp.1-2 Quiz – Multiple Choice

What type of government did Ancient Greece give to Western culture?

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Democratic

• Dictatorship

Why was Greece never united under one government?

• Different languages were spoken

• Too many islands

• It was divided by rivers

• The mountains kept city-states apart

Which of the following was a reason Greece looked beyond its borders?

• They wanted to explore new lands

• They wanted to spread religion

• They had too much food

• There was a shortage of food

What did Greek colonies send back to Greece?

• Weapons

• Gold

• Grain

• Horses

Which body of water helped Greece trade with other regions?

• Red Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

Which of these was a responsibility of a Greek citizen in a city-state (polis)?

• Learning to read

• Paying taxes

• Serving in the military during wars

• Building temples

What is a polis?

• A. A type of ruler

• B. A large temple

• C. A city-state

• D. A form of government

What group of people lived in the Aegean area and were part of the Bronze Age?

• Spartans

• Athenians

• Minoans

• Persians

Which city-state was known for having less of a focus on military?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Troy

• Corinth

What was the main goal of Athenian education for boys?

• To learn farming

• To become rich

• To be good citizens

• To become warriors