WorksheetsAncient Greece
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
What makes much of Greece a peninsula?
the lack of large river
the water on three sides
the steep mountain slopes
the large number of islands
The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because they...
did not want to offend the earth god
were afraid of people from other villages
used the land for farming instead of roads
found traveling through the mountains difficult
How did the Greek mountains affect communication?
They isolated communites
They promoted road building
They led people to write letters
They made farmers stop speaking
What is a reason why the ancient Greeks produced so much olive oil?
They could feel the olive oil to their pigs
They could exchange the olive for nuts
They could grow olive trees in a small space
They could get olives from other countries in trade
Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?
They had too many soldiers
They were crowded together
They could not start colonies
They each wanted more land
Why did ancient Greek communities trade?
to stop having to farm
to get goods they needed
to enjoy adventures at sea
to give families work to do
What did Greek sailors use to help them steer their ships?
stars
charts
radios
compasses
One reason it was difficult to farm in ancient Greece is because the land was
surrounded by marshes
flooded with water
very rocky everywhere
covered in thick weeds
People of ancient Greece's mainland often traded for good such as
sheep, goats, and bees
olives, pottery, and nuts
grain, timber, and metal
wheat, barley, and grapes
How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?
inherited power from a relative
elected by the people
paid merchants for support
used soldiers to take control
Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?
tyranny
oligarchy
monarchy
democracy
How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?
Different languages made communication difficult
Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart
Colonies were started by groups from different countries
Different kings made different rules about how to govern
Who belonged to the councils of aristocrats?
rich men who had land from their families
merchants who became wealthy from trade
soldiers who were famous for their courage
popular leaders who won support from the poor
What kinds of laws did the oligarchs pass?
laws that meant nothing
laws that were fair to all
laws that helped the poor
laws that favored the rich
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
military force
family tradition
the law of the land
foreign partnerships
Why were some tyrants well liked?
They united the city-states
They passed the throne to their sons
They gave all men a voice in government
They made laws that improved people's lives
Another name for a tyrant is a
monarch
aristocrat
dictator
king
An oligarchy was ruled by
an elected leader
a tyrant
a few wealthy men
a king
A government in which absolute ruling power is held by a person who is not a lawful king
democracy
tyranny
oligarchy
monarch
Ancient Greek communities are called
assemblies
stations
city-states
governments
Which fo the four forms of government lasted the longest in ancient Greece?
oligarchy
tyranny
democracy
monarchy
Who advised Greek monarchs?
scholars
aristocrats
neighboring monarchs
soldiers
Which of the following was true of most Greek aristocrats in a monarchy?
Aristocrats were wealthy but did not own land
Aristocrats were more interested in gaining knowledge than power
Aristocrats supplied soldiers with horses and armor during wartime
Aristocrats owned land but were usually poor
A government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people
monarchy
oligarchy
tyranny
democracy
Most oligarchs were
aristocrats
poor
foreigners
kings
Under the rule of oligarchs, what happened to most of the poor citizens?
They became wealthier
They worked less
They became poorer
They had to move away
Most Greek tyrants were
military leaders
aristocrats
assembly members
oligarchs
The first Greek city-state to have a form of government called a democracy was
Athens
Sparta
Turkey
Cairo
What is the definition of obtain?
a marketplace in ancient Greece
a member of the most powerful class in ancient Greek society
having the ability or skill necessary to do something well
to get something, usually by making an effort or working for it
A peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of Greece.
Aegean Sea
Iberian Peninsula
Sparta
Peloponnesus
a marketplace in ancient Greece
agora
colony
Council of Elders
oligarchy
a small group of Spartans who made all the important governing decisions
Council of 500
Council of Elders
monarchy
oligarchy
A city that with the surrounding land forms as an independent state
Athens
Sparta
city-state
Peloponnesus
a city-state in ancient Greece, known for it's military oligarchy
Sparta
Athens
Greece
city-state
firmly and repeatedly stating a point of view
insist
capable
colony
hostile
In Athens, a group of 500 citizens chosen to form a council responsible for running the daily business of the government.
Council of 500
Council of Elders
Democracy
Monarchy
What is the letter F?
Athens
Sparta
Aegean Sea
Crete
What does D represent?
Athens
Sparta
Crete
Peloponnesus
What does the letter E represent?
Aegean Sea
Athens
Sparta
Crete
What is the letter B?
Peloponnesus
Crete
Aegean Sea
Athens
