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WorksheetsBattle of Marathon
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is NOT true of Sparta?
economy based on trade
society built on the military
women had relatively large amount of freedom
oligarchy
Which of the following is NOT true of Athens?
primary defense was a navy
democracy
only men could be citizens
treated their slaves very poorly
What was the key to Athens' great historical influence?
economy based on trade
free and open society
total military security
worship of the goddess Athena
Which form of government produces a more unified society?
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
Which form of government produces the most creativity?
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
Which form of government tends to emphasize separate classes within society?
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
Which form of government is most prone to lawless anarchy?
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
Which form of government is the most efficient in getting things done?
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
Which form of government best allows for individual choice?
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
Which was where Greek citizens would gather to debate or discuss civic matters?
agora
acropolis
amphitheater
gymnasia
areopagus
Which was where Greek citizens would flee to in times of attack?
agora
acropolis
amphitheater
gymnasia
areopagus
Which was where Greek citizens would go for trade or business?
agora
acropolis
amphitheater
gymnasia
areopagus
What is arete?
persuasiveness
excellence, reaching one's full potential
cunning
supreme courage in the face of danger
wisdom
What is humanism?
a rejection of the divine
a belief in the value and potential of individuals
a surrendering of all rights to the city-state
a constant search for eternal wisdom
Which describes the Greek belief that the human mind can discover truth in nature?
polis
arete
reason
wisdom
humanism
T/F The Persian army had a vastly superior force against the Greeks at Marathon?
True
False
How did the Athenians decide to stand against the Persians at Marathon?
royal decree
vote
divine oracles
historical accident
Which is NOT an advantage the Athenians had over the Persians at Marathon?
free, voluntary soldiers
bronze armor
group coordination
archers
fighting for their home
When was the battle of Marathon?
586 BC
490 BC
323 BC
1450 BC
Who was the leader of the Persian army?
Darius
Xerxes
Xenophon
Achilles
Hector
