Ch. 4 Quiz 1 Ancient Greece

Solon reformed Athens by:

• Making himself king

• Opening the legislature to all citizens

• Banning manual labor

• Turning Athens into a military camp

The name “Greece” comes from the Roman name Graecia.

• True

• False

Sparta was known for its love of art, music, and philosophy.

• True

• False

The Spartan government was ruled by two kings and a council of elders.

• True

• False

Draco’s laws were known for being very gentle and forgiving.

• True

• False

Solon’s reforms helped balance power between the rich and poor in Athens.

• True

• False

Cleisthenes’ new constitution divided Athens into groups called demes.

• True

• False

The Persians burned the city of Athens during their invasion.

• True

• False

The Battle of Salamis was fought on land.

• True

• False

The Greeks lived on a peninsula stretching into the Mediterranean Sea, east of _____________.

• Italy

• Spain

• Egypt

• France