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WorksheetsAncient Greece
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
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Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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
3.
Greek philosophers believed one thing was more important than anything else. What was it?
a)
using the human mind to think and understand
b)
helping others to be happy and be comfortable
c)
encouraging people to worship the gods
d)
understanding how the human body works
4.
What does "Hellenistic" mean?
a)
a period of great achievements
b)
Greek-like
c)
an agreement
d)
rule by the people
5.
What was the religion of ancient Greece?
a)
Polytheism
b)
Judaism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Christianity
6.
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.
7.
Which classic civilization is known for this type of architecture?
a)
Sumerian
b)
Harappan
c)
Chinese
d)
Greek
8.
Greece is in which continent?
a)
Europe
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
Asia
9.
The ruler of the Greek gods was called
a)
Ares
b)
Athena
c)
Prometheus
d)
Zeus
10.
The Greeks believed that the gods lived in
a)
Athens
b)
Cyprus
c)
Mount Olympus
d)
Mount Etna
11.
Stories that portray Greek Gods and goddesses are called
a)
essays
b)
fables
c)
histories
d)
myths
12.
In which field did Pythagoras make important contributions?
a)
literature
b)
architecture
c)
mathematics
d)
philosophy
13.
Which of these simple machines is associated with Archimedes?
a)
screw
b)
wheel
c)
plane
d)
lever
14.
Which of the following did Aristotle emphasize?
a)
People should use logic or reasonable thinking to discover new facts.
b)
People should question old beliefs and knowledge to discover the truth.
c)
Only aristocratic people would be allowed to be citizens.
d)
People should study history in order to determine a path for the future.
15.
What was the greatest achievements of the city-state of Sparta?
a)
They produced some of the world’s greatest works of art.
b)
They built a military society with the strongest army in Greece.
c)
They made amazing advancements in architecture.
d)
They developed the first democratic government.
16.
Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"
a)
Coins and weapons were made from gold
b)
At that time, most Athenians worshipped golden statues of gods
c)
Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time
d)
Because King Midas was in charge of Greece
17.
What did Greeks believe gods controlled?
a)
animals
b)
people
c)
nature and everyday life
d)
after life
18.
Greek has many _________that are like mini countries.
a)
counties
b)
city-states
c)
provinces
d)
parishes
19.
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
20.
A militaristic city-state where boys were trained from an early age to fight.
a)
Athens
b)
Delphi
c)
Corinth
d)
Sparta
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