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6th grade_Greece Study Guide

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A great city in Greece, that had an Oligarchy type of Government, taught boys to be good soldiers, and took what they needed from neighbors.
a)
Sparta 
b)
Athens 
2.
A great city in Greece that had a Democracy for government, traded with other city-states, and participated in the assembly.
a)
Athens 
b)
Sparta 
3.
What was the primary focus of the culture in the city-state of Athens?
a)
War & fighting
b)
Athletics & competition
c)
Power & conquest
d)
Art & education
4.

The Greeks believed in many gods such as Zeus, Poseidon, & Hades. This means the Greeks were _______________.

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Democratic

c)

Islamic

d)

Polytheistic

5.

The invasion of what army helped bring the city-states of Athens and Sparta together (united them)?

a)

Egyptian

b)

Byzantium

c)

Persian

d)

Mongolian

6.

Athens is credited with the development of _________________, a form of government where the people choose how they are ruled.

a)

Monotheism

b)

Anarchy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Direct Democracy

7.

Which describes a time of great cultural growth, mainly taking place in Athens?

a)

Bronze Age

b)

Golden Age

c)

Stone Age

d)

Middle Ages

8.

How did Greece's physical geography affect their ability to get resources?

a)

More cities were inland making for easier travel

b)

Islands made it easy to grow a variety of crops

c)

The mountains allowed for easy cultivation of food

d)

Scarcity of farmland pushed them to trade with each other

9.

What important military tactic did the Greeks use to beat the Persians?

a)

Philosophy

b)

Phalanx

c)

Hammer & anvil

d)

Run & shoot

10.

A century is _____ years.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

100

d)

1,000

11.

A decade is ______ years.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

100

d)

1,000

12.

Why were the Olympics held?

a)

To compete against other countries

b)

For gods and goddesses to compete

c)

To show off their mad skillz

d)

To honor the god Zeus

13.
A Greek Philosopher that taught people use a question and answer way of thinking.
a)
Socrates 
b)
Aristotle 
14.
A Government by the people
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy 
c)
Monarchy
d)
Tyranny 
15.
A Government with the power in the hands of a few wealthy people.
a)
Oligarchy 
b)
Tyranny
c)
Monarchy
d)
Democracy
16.
This Athenian leader was in power for 30 years during the "Golden Age" and helped make Athens more democratic
a)
Darius
b)
Solon
c)
Pericles
d)
Alexander 
17.
If you were someone who thought deeply about life's questions, you would be known as a _____________
a)
Archaeologist 
b)
Historian
c)
Philosopher
d)
Dorian
18.
Being able to navigate using the sun and the stars was something the Mycenaeans learned from the ___________
a)
Dorians
b)
Minoans
c)
Greeks
19.

How is the location of Greece on the Mediterranean Sea beneficial for trade and expansion?

a)

Greece is located in Africa.

b)

Greece's water travel allowed traders to reach many areas.

c)

Greece's islands make it difficult to travel.

20.

Why are olives such an important crop?

a)

Olive trees grew easily in the climate and soil conditions.

b)

Olive trees provided little trading options

c)

Olive trees grew poorly in the Mediterranean climate.

21.

True or false. Socrates never wrote anything down.

a)

True

b)

False

22.
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"
23.
How was Alexander the Great able to control such a vast kingdom
a)
He used his army to keep people in line
b)
He treated conquered people fairly
c)
He forced people to adopt Greek ways
d)
He exiled anyone who disagreed with him
24.
Which term describes the blending of Greek culture with Persian, Indian, & Egyptian influences?
a)
classical
b)
arabesque
c)
Hellenism
d)
Gothic
25.
Which of the following is true about the empire of Alexander the Great?
a)
The empire was smaller than his father's.
b)
The empire was limited to the land around the Mediterranean.
c)
The empire included land in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
d)
The empire was along trade routes
26.
Which of the following is a long-lasting achievement of the Ancient Athenians?
a)
spreading Christianity
b)
establishing democracy
c)
ending citizenship
d)
creating a new religion
27.
Who were the only citizens allowed to vote in Ancient Athens?
a)
married males, slave, no land owned
b)
women born in Athens, slave, owned land
c)
adult free male, owned land, trace roots back to Athens
d)
married women, military men, no land owned
28.
Greece was surrounded by water on 3 sides.  What is this landform called?
a)
an island
b)
a peninsula
c)
a port
d)
a natural harbor
29.
Early Greek philosophers were important. What were they the first to do?
a)
Ignore their fellow man's responsibility
b)
study and analyze the world around them using logic and reason.
c)
describe why the Greek gods were to be worshipped
d)
help the Greek people make good decisions in daily life
30.
Why were many Greek achievements important?
a)
They helped Greece become a military power.
b)
They showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
c)
They strongly shaped Western culture.
d)
They encouraged people to use reason.
31.
Which classic civilization is known for this type of architecture?
a)
Sumerian
b)
Harappan
c)
Chinese
d)
Greek
32.
Which statement summarizes the teaching style of Socrates?
a)
He made the students take notes to make them think deeper.
b)
He sang all his ideas to his students to entertain them through song.
c)
He answered a question with a question to encourage deeper thinking.
d)
He knew all the answers to every question and told them they were wrong.
33.
The Greeks believed that the gods lived in
a)
Athens
b)
Cyprus
c)
Mount Olympus
d)
Mount Etna
34.
Stories that portray Greek Gods and goddesses are called 
a)
essays
b)
fables
c)
histories
d)
myths
35.
The games held every four years at a festival to honor Zeus were called
a)
Goodwill Games
b)
marathons
c)
Olympics
d)
triathlons 
36.
In Greek, the word for a city-state was 
a)
civitas 
b)
barracks 
c)
democracy
d)
polis
37.
Helots were 
a)
citizens
b)
oligarchs
c)
slaves
d)
merchants
38.

The Minoans lived on the island of Crete in...

a)

the Americas

b)

Africa

c)

the Middle East

d)

Europe

39.

The Minoans became the first great civilization in Europe.

a)

False

b)

True

40.

Look at these four islands. Which one is Crete?

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

What was Knossos?

a)

an island

b)

a river

c)

a palace

d)

a town

e)

a king

42.

The Minoans invented a form of writing called...

a)

Cuneiform

b)

Pictograms

c)

Linear A

d)

Linear B

43.

How did the Minoans get their wealth?

a)

With the help of aliens

b)

With the help of Ancient Egyptians

c)

Through Trade

d)

Through warfare

44.
Which invading civilization conquered the Minoans?
a)
Trojans
b)
Spartans
c)
Pericles
d)
Mycenaeans
45.

The Mycenaeans were ______ towards other clans (civilizations.)

a)

kind

b)

helpful

c)

warlike

d)

sneaky

46.

What weakened many Minoan coastal cities?

a)

Attacks by the Mycenaeans

b)

Tidal waves

c)

Poorly built structures

d)

An earthquake

47.

Choose the two causes of the Mycenaeans' downfall.

a)

Tidal waves

b)

War

c)

Earthquakes

d)

Flooding

48.

What was the name of the first writing system used in Ancient Greece?

a)

English

b)

Linear B

c)

Cursive

d)

Times New Roman

49.

All Greeks were intensely loyal to their “polis.” What is a polis?

a)

Family

b)

Country

c)

City-State

d)

World

50.
An agora is a... 
a)
Marketplace 
b)
Seashore
c)
Habor
d)
Acropolis
51.
What aspect of Greek geography made their cities more isolated?
a)
The mountains
b)
The good roads
c)
The hurricanes
d)
The chariot racse
52.

Took power by force

a)

Tyrant

b)

Oligarch

c)

Monarch

d)

Democrat

53.

Power in the hands of a few

a)

Tyranny

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Democracy

54.

Power in the hands of citizens

a)

Tyranny

b)

Monarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

55.
Who would have most likely said these words?  "I was in the army when people started complaining that members of the government were getting richer and passing laws that made everyone else poorer.  So I stepped forward, and with their help, I became leader."
a)
a king
b)
a citizen
c)
an aristocrat
d)
a tyrant
56.
What does "Hellenistic" mean?
a)
a period of great achievements
b)
Greek-like
c)
an agreement
d)
rule by the people
57.
Greece is in which continent?
a)
Europe
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
Asia
58.
The upper class in Greece was called
a)
aristocracy 
b)
monarchy 
c)
oligarchy 
d)
tryanny
59.

Which of the following is a similarity that a polis might share w/another polis

a)

Language

b)

Government

c)

Laws

d)

Money

60.

Which of the following is a difference that a polis might have from another polis?

a)

Language

b)

Gods to worship

c)

Festivals

d)

Calendar

61.

In a polis, where would the acropolis be located?

a)

In the center of town, with a position to see all that is going on

b)

Near the marketplace, in order to witness the daily transactions

c)

On the outskirts of town

d)

On elevated land, overlooking the city below

62.

Where would you find the agora in a polis?

a)

High above the rest of the city

b)

Near the sea, or near a river

c)

On the outer edge of the city, so laws could be made out of public view

d)

In the middle of town so people had easy access to market

63.

There were several different governments throughout all of Greece. In fact, most city-states had a transition of governments throughout their history. What is the power structure like in a monarchy?

a)

There are two people in charge, both are kings

b)

There is one person in charge, it can be a king, queen, or emperor

c)

There are a few people in charge

d)

The people are in charge

64.

Which of the following best describes a democracy?

a)

A government where the people elected leaders to rule

b)

A government where 3 leaders rule over the people

c)

A system where 1 leader takes power by force

d)

A type of government is ruled by 1 strict ruler

65.

How is a tyrant government different from a monarchy government?

a)

Tyrant governments have 3 rulers, Monarchies have 1

b)

Tyrants take power by force, Monarchies pass power to oldest son

c)

A Monarch must be a king, whereas a tyrant can be a queen

d)

Monarchs take power by force, Tyrants pass power to their oldest son

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