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WorksheetsAncient Greece Part One
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What word best describes the land of the Greek peninsula?
a)
rocky and mountainous
b)
flat
c)
desert
d)
rolling plains
2.
Greece is a peninsula which means
a)
a mountain range with a river running through it.
b)
land surrounded by water on three sides
c)
an area with major rivers running through it
d)
a very mountainous region
3.
The ancient Greeks were
a)
Monotheistic
b)
Polytheistic
c)
Atheist
d)
Scientologist
4.
During which Age did the Greeks make great advances in art, architecture, medicine, and philosophy?
a)
The Hellenistic Age
b)
The Golden Age
c)
The Peloponnesian Age
d)
The Bronze Age
5.
How is the influence of ancient Greece seen in today's world?
a)
the clothes that they wore
b)
buildings and architecture
c)
everybody walks everywhere
d)
communities are isolated
6.
One of the most famous ancient Greek poets who wrote the Iliad was...
a)
Homer.
b)
Athena.
c)
Sandburg.
d)
Pericles
7.
The ruler of all the Greek gods was...
a)
Poseidon.
b)
Ares.
c)
Zeus.
d)
Athena.
8.
According to the ancient Greeks, the gods and goddesses lived...
a)
in Athens.
b)
on Mount Olympus.
c)
in Sparta.
d)
in Turkey.
9.
What does the word "Democracy" mean?
a)
"rule by the government"
b)
"rule by the many"
c)
"rule by the wealthy"
d)
"rule by the people"
10.
What type of government is run by the richest and most powerful citizens?
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Theocracy
11.
Greek has many _________that are like mini countries.
a)
counties
b)
city-states
c)
provinces
d)
parishes
12.
The Greeks used a writing system developed by
a)
Egyptians
b)
Phoenicians
c)
Mycenaeans
d)
Romans
13.
The games held every four years at a festival to honor Zeus were called
a)
Goodwill Games
b)
Marathons
c)
Olympics
d)
Triathlons
14.
What ancient civilization eventually replaced the Minoans as the major power in the Aegean sea, after the Minoan civilization disappeared?
a)
Romans
b)
Spartans
c)
Persians
d)
Mycenaeans
15.
A militaristic city-state where boys were trained from an early age to fight.
a)
Athens
b)
Delphi
c)
Corinth
d)
Sparta
16.
Who was the leader of Athens after the defeat of the Persians and took Athens into a "Golden Age" of prosperity and achievement?
a)
Pericles
b)
Leonidas
c)
Themistocles
d)
Socrates
17.
A city-state which favored democracy and a well-rounded education.
(Also, the largest city-state by a wide margin)
(Also, the largest city-state by a wide margin)
a)
Sparta
b)
Athens
c)
Delphi
d)
Corinth
18.
Greece is in which continent?
a)
Europe
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
Asia
19.
Stories that portray Greek Gods and goddesses are called
a)
essays
b)
fables
c)
histories
d)
myths
20.
In Greek, the word for a city-state was
a)
civitas
b)
barracks
c)
democracy
d)
polis
21.
Athens main rival was the city state of
a)
Anatolia
b)
Marathon
c)
Sparta
d)
Thermopylae
22.
The Spartans conquered their neighbors and forced them to become
a)
helots
b)
colonists
c)
soldiers
d)
tyrants
23.
What type of government is run by a single ruler?
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Theocracy
24.
What is an agora?
a)
outdoor theater
b)
indoor marketplace
c)
outdoor marketplace
d)
indoor theater
25.
How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?
a)
a. all citizens shared ruling power
b)
b. merchants made all of the laws
c)
c. people might voted unwisely
d)
d. slaves were equal to free men
26.
Which Greek philosopher had the method of asking questions?
a)
Socrates
b)
Aristole
c)
Plato
d)
Alexander
27.
city? (this is _)
a)
Athens
b)
Sparta
c)
Troy
d)
Marathon
28.
Sea between asia minor and the balkins
a)
Aegean
b)
Sea of minor
c)
Ionian
d)
Adriatic
29.
City named after famous god athena
a)
Rome
b)
Marathon
c)
Athena
d)
Athens
30.
Has sparta on it
a)
Peloponnese
b)
Spartan peninsula
31.
What was the raised, fortified area that was the highest place in the city called?
a)
Agora
b)
Acropolis
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Parthenon
32.
Which of the following describes Spartan women?
a)
They were treated harshly, almost like slaves.
b)
They mostly fought as soldiers alongside men.
c)
They were trained to build up their bodies and were allowed to own land.
d)
All of the above.
33.
Which of the following describes the helots of Sparta?
a)
They fought most of the wars.
b)
They performed farm work, gave half of their crops to Spartan citizens, and outnumbered Spartan citizens.
c)
They led a movement to change the government.
d)
They were in charge of boys’ military training.
34.
Which of the following statements best describes the citizens of Athens?
a)
They spoke different languages
b)
They valued their freedoms and took an active role in government
c)
They overthrew their government by force.
d)
They develop the art of war.
35.
Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?
a)
All adult male citizens and slaves
b)
All free men and women
c)
All free, adult male citizens
d)
Anyone who lived in Athens
36.
In Athens, wealthy boys…
a)
went to school to learn reading, writing, arithmetic, music, and physical education
b)
studied warfare and were placed in the army. They could retire at age 60.
c)
became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.
d)
were taught astronomy, geometry, and science.
37.
Which of the following would be an advantage to living in Athens over Sparta?
a)
Athenian woman had more power in the government.
b)
Athens valued education more than Sparta.
c)
Athens had better military training than Sparta.
d)
Athens had less people involved in the government.
38.
Which continent is Europe?
a)
1
b)
5
c)
6
d)
4
39.
A government ruled by the people
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Tyranny
40.
A government in which a small group has control
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Tyranny
41.
A government ruled by a king
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Tyranny
42.
A myth is...
a)
a traditional story that explains the practices or beliefs of a people, or something in the natural world
b)
a government by the people
c)
an absolute ruler unrestrained by law
d)
a story meant to teach a lesson
43.
Who are the three most famous Greek thinkers?
a)
Zeus, Hades and Archimedes
b)
Epicurus, Pythagoras and Athena
c)
Alexander the Great, Zeus, and Hera
d)
Aristotle, Plato and Socrates
44.
Which ancient Greek city-state would you find the majority of young men involved in the military?
a)
Athens
b)
Sparta
c)
Crete
d)
Olympia
45.
Which of the following types of government did Athens have FIRST?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Monarchy
46.
How does Athenian democracy differ from our democracy?
a)
In Athens they directly voted to make decisions and we elect representatives.
b)
Athens had less people on a jury than we have today.
c)
Athens didn’t allow foreigners to vote or make decisions.
d)
Women had more rights in Athenian democracy.
47.
What were Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates known for?
a)
Theater
b)
Architecture
c)
Philosophy
d)
Art
48.
Which of the following statements best describes the citizens of Athens?
a)
They spoke different languages
b)
They valued their freedoms and took an active role in government
c)
They overthrew their government by force.
d)
They develop the art of war.
49.
Which of the following is NOT a Greek accomplishment?
a)
Epics like the Iliad and Odyssey
b)
inventions such as the first ship and wheel barrow
c)
competitions like the Olympics
d)
Contributions to democracy
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