Ancient Greece & Alexander the Great Test
Authored by Hagen Walker Rouse
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 4 pts
How did the physical geography of Greece, including high mountains and many islands, affect its early development?
It led to the creation of isolated, independent city-states.
It prevented the Greeks from ever trading with other civilizations.
It allowed the Greeks to form one large, unified empire.
It forced the Greeks to depend entirely on hunting and gathering.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 4 pts
In Ancient Greece, what was a "Polis"?
A type of temple built to honor the gods.
The Greek word for a high mountain.
A Greek soldier who fought in the infantry.
A city-state that acted like an independent country.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 4 pts
Which type of government is ruled by one single person, usually a king who inherited the throne from their family?
Tyranny
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 4 pts
An Oligarchy is a form of government where power is held by:
A religious leader.
Every citizen in the city.
A small group of powerful, wealthy people.
One single King.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 4 pts
In Ancient Greece, how did a "Tyrant" typically come to power?
They were elected by all the citizens in a vote.
They took power by force, often with the support of the common people.
They were chosen by a Council of Elders.
They inherited the throne from their father.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 4 pts
Ancient Athens is famous for being the birthplace of which type of government?
Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Military Dictatorship
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 4 pts
What is the main difference between Direct Democracy (Athens) and Representative Democracy (modern USA)?
In a Direct Democracy, every citizen votes on every law personally.
In a Direct Democracy, leaders are chosen by a lottery and have all the power.
In a Representative Democracy, everyone must vote on every law.
In a Direct Democracy, only kings are allowed to vote.
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