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WorksheetsAncient Greece
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A type of government ruled by the people is a ______________.
a)
aristocracy
b)
monarchy
c)
democracy
d)
socialism
2.
King of the Gods
a)
Zeus
b)
Apollo
c)
Poseidon
d)
Hades
3.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were ancient greek--
a)
Gods
b)
Sculptures
c)
philosophers
d)
rulers
4.
What was an important feature of Athenians democracy under Pericles?
a)
It introduced the concept of elected representatives.
b)
It unified the executive and legislative branches of govt.
c)
It increased the number of paid public officials.
d)
It decreased the requirements for citizenship.
5.
Greece developed independent city-states because of its...
a)
Government
b)
Religion
c)
Geography
d)
Economics
6.
Which form of government did Sparta have?
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Aristocracy
7.
Which sea did the Greeks control after the Persian Wars?
a)
Dead
b)
Red
c)
Black
d)
Aegean
8.
Which sea?
a)
Mediterranean
b)
Adriatic
9.
Which peninsula?
a)
Peloponnesus
b)
Balkan
10.
The dot on Greece is ________.
a)
red
b)
green
c)
yellow
d)
blue
11.
What did the Greeks use to explain natural phenomena and human qualities?
a)
Mythology
b)
Monotheism
c)
Zoroastrianism
d)
Torah
12.
This civilization was wealthy, known for its love for beauty such as the Palace at Knossos.
a)
Minoan
b)
Mycenaen
c)
Sparta
d)
Athens
13.
How did geography influence Greece?
a)
Mountains hindered communication, unification, caused growth of independent city-states
b)
Sea ports encouraged trade
c)
poor farmland led to few crops encouraged them to colonize
d)
All of the other Answers are the influences of geography on Greece
14.
Blind Poet...
a)
Solon
b)
Homer
c)
Zeus
d)
Poseidon
15.
Which early civilization is located on the mainland of Greece?
a)
Minoan
b)
Mycenaean
c)
Cretians
d)
Ionians
16.
The ancient Greek, Pythagoras, is best remembered for his contributions to
a)
government
b)
mathematics
c)
architecture
d)
science
17.
The establishment of a Hellenistic empire by Alexander is considered a great achievement because it —
a)
allowed for Christianity to emerge in a peaceful Greek empire
b)
promoted the early development of democracy in Greece
c)
brought about the establishment ofthe first Greek city-states
d)
facilitated the spread and preservation of Greek knowledge
18.
Which type of government consists of a small group of wealthy people in power?
a)
oligarchy
b)
democracy
c)
aristocracy
d)
theocracy
19.
Which of the following was considered a citizens of Athens?
a)
Slaves
b)
Women
c)
Free Male
d)
Foreigners
20.
Which field did Homer contribute to?
a)
Literature
b)
Science
c)
Math
d)
Philosophy
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