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Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
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1.
Which best describes the reason independent city-states developed in Greece.
a)
A. Settlements were isolated from each other by mountians and seas.
b)
B. Minoans took the best farmland on mainland Greece and other groups had to settle where they could.
c)
C. Language differences made it difficult for groups to communicate.
d)
D. Food shortages causes cities to become small.
2.
What is an acropolis?
a)
A. a temple to Athena.
b)
B. an open air market.
c)
C. A fortified hilltop in a Greek polis.
d)
D. An arena for sporting games.
3.
The United States' government is an example of a representative democracy. The citizens' assembly in ancient Athens is an example of which type of government?
a)
A. oligarchy
b)
B. tyranny
c)
C. monarchy
d)
D. direct democracy
4.
The United States' government is an example of a representative democracy. The citizens' assembly in ancient Athens is an example of which type of government?
a)
A. oligarchy
b)
B. tyranny
c)
C. monarchy
d)
D. direct democracy
5.
Homer wrote the Iliad and Odyssey. This type of literature that decribes the deeds of a hero is known as____.
a)
A. a fable
b)
B. a tragedy
c)
C. a comedy
d)
D. an epic poem
6.
Why were myths so important to the ancient Greeks?
a)
A. Myths helped explain natural events and things they did not understand.
b)
B. Myths were used to teach history in their schools.
c)
C. Myths were used to teach lessons about life.
d)
D. Myths helped Greek philosophers develop new ideas.
7.
Why were Opympic Games originally held in Greece every four years?
a)
A. to settle disputes between city-states without war.
b)
B. to honor the Gods
c)
C. to create bonds of friendship between city-states
d)
D. to determine which city-state had the best soldiers.
8.
Aesop was famous for writing fables. What was the purpose of a fable?
a)
A. to explain the actions of the Gods on Mt. Olympus
b)
B. to relate stories of the past events in Greek history.
c)
C. to teach lessons about life.
d)
D. to entertain children.
9.
Alexander the Great expanded his empire through military conquests. How far east did his empire reach?
a)
A. Egypt
b)
B. Rome
c)
C. the Indus River
d)
D. China
10.
The Socratic Method of teaching is based on which of the following?
a)
A. the use of questioning to determine the answer to a question
b)
B. the use of mathematics to arrive at an answer to a problem
c)
C. to use fables to teach life lessons
d)
D. to use science to make government laws.
11.
In which field did Pythagoras make important contributions?
a)
A. literature
b)
B. architecture
c)
C. mathematics
d)
D. philosophy
12.
Which type of government has a ruler that took control and rules through force?
a)
A. democracy
b)
B. monarchy
c)
C. oligarchy
d)
D. tyranny
13.
Which statement best decribes the citizens of Athens?
a)
A. All men and women over the age of 18 were citizens.
b)
B. Only rich men were citizens.
c)
C. Only men who were born in Athens were citizens.
d)
D. All the people who lived in Athens were citizens.
14.
All citizens in Athens had the right to participate in making laws for their city. This is an example of which type of government.
a)
A. democracy
b)
B. monarchy
c)
C. oligarchy
d)
D. tyranny
15.
When one person has the ruling power and this power is often inherited, it is known as which type of government?
a)
A. democracy
b)
B. monarchy
c)
C. oligarchy
d)
D. tyranny
16.
Which Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great to love philosophy and Greek culture?
a)
A. Pericles
b)
B. Socrates
c)
C. Democrotis
d)
D. Aristotle
17.
What was the city that Alexander the Great built by the Nile River?
a)
A. Thebes
b)
B. Alexandria
c)
C. Bucephalas
d)
D. Crete
18.
Which of the following did Aristotle emphasize?
a)
A. People should use logic or reasonable thinking to discover new facts.
b)
B. People should question old beliefs and knowledge to discover the truth.
c)
C. Only aristocratic people would be allowed to be citizens.
d)
D. People should study history in order to determine a path for the future.
19.
What did Plato believe was necessary to ensure a fair and just government in Athens?
a)
A. all citizens should pay the same tax
b)
B. government should be run by philosophers
c)
C. people should pass a civil service exam
d)
D. only sons of aristocrats should serve in the government
20.
Which of these simple machines is associated with Archimedes?
a)
A. pulley
b)
B. wheel
c)
C. plane
d)
D. lever
21.
What was the greatest achievements of the city-state of Sparta?
a)
A. They produced some of the world's greatest works of art.
b)
B. They built a military society with the strongest army in Greece.
c)
C. They made amazing advancements in architecture.
d)
D. The developed the first democratic government.
22.
Alexander the Great ruled during the Hellenistic Era. Which of the following best decribes this era?
a)
A. The Roman Empire conquered most of the known world?
b)
B. Sparta built a huge navy and took over Greece.
c)
C. Greek culture blended with other cultures as Alexander conquered more territory.
d)
D. Greece was conquered by Egypt and their culture disappeared.
23.
Drama began in ancient Greece. Which statement is true?
a)
A. A comedy is a play that dealt with serious issues.
b)
B. A tragedy is a play that dealt with hardships faced by Greek heroes.
c)
C. A comedy is a poem that dealt with serious issues
d)
D. A tragedy is a poem that dealt with hardships faced by Greek heroes.
24.
Which brilliant military leader unified the Greek city-states?
a)
A. Philip II of Macedonia
b)
B. Socrates
c)
C. Archimedes
d)
C. Plato
25.
What is a public debate in ancient Athens?
a)
A. when government representatives meet together to make laws
b)
B. when the king met with the people of the city-state to discuss important issues
c)
C. when citizens gathered to discuss issues before voting
d)
D. when priests gathered together in the public area to make sacrificies to the gods.
26.
Which of the following is an example of the lasting impact of Greek culture found in the modern world?
a)
A. the Effel Tower
b)
B. the Washington Monument
c)
C. the arc design of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
d)
D. the architecture of the U.S. Capital building
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