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WorksheetsAmmon 6thSS 9
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
What did Greek philosophers believe was more important than anything else?
Using the human mind to think and understand.
Helping others to be happy and comfortable.
Encouraging people to worship their gods.
Understanding how the human body works.
Alexander the Great worked to spread Greek culture around the world. What conclusion might you draw from this?
He thought all other cultures were weak.
He was building a friendships with other Greeks.
He wanted to make the Persian Empire angry.
He admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas.
Predict what might have happened if the Spartan army became weak.
Spartan women would have to join the army.
Slaves would have staged a rebellion.
Soldiers would have lost their confidence.
Boys would have lost their courage.
What took place before Darius ruled Persia?
Cyrus's on died in a rebellion in Persia.
Roads were built throughout the empire.
The capital city of Persepolis was built.
Persians invaded southeastern Europe.
What caused the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta refused to join Athens in the Delian League.
Athens quit the Peloponnesian League.
Greek cities feared Athens could control Greece.
Athens joined forces with Persia.
In Athens, most of the poor boys
learned how to sing and play musical instruments.
studied warfare and were placed in the army.
became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.
were taught astronomy, geometry, and science.
Make an inference: As ruler of Persia, what do you think Darius was most interested in doing?
developing a powerful army
defeating the Greeks in battle
building many roads in Persia
making Persia's empire strong
What was the most important aspect of life in Sparta?
learning about philosophy
preparing for battles
playing music
learning to lead people
________________________ culture brought Greek customs to new parts of the world.
Athenian
Spartan
Hellenistic
Persians
Which of these Greek philosophers was sentenced to death for his ideas?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Euclid
Many of the geometry rules from the writings of ________________ are still used today.
Euclid
Hippocrates
Plato
Socrates
This ancient Greek made medical advancements.
Euclid
Hippocrates
Plato
Socrates
A unit of soldiers mounted on horseback
cavalry
phalanx
alliance
satraps
A group of soldiers who stand close together in a square formation
cavalry
phalanx
satraps
alliance
A religion based on good and evil
Alliance
Parthenon
Reason
Zoroastrian
Famous building built in Athens in the 400s BC
Acropolis
Hypatia
Parthenon
Xerxes
Famous Greek playwright
Hippocrates
Aristotle
Plato
Sophocles
Who did Persia defeat to win its independence?
Athens
Medes
Lydia
Macedoniz
Which two battles showed Greece's power and cleverness in defeating Xerxes I
Salamis and Marathon
Marathon and Plataea
Thermopylae and Salamis
Salamis and Plataea
Why did Darius fill Persia's capital with gold, silver, and beautiful artwork?
He wanted the city to reflect the glory of the empire.
He believed the Greeks would be invading Persia.
He wanted travelers to see that he was rich and powerful.
He was following the teachings of Zoroastrianism.
Which of the following best describes the Persian army?
weak and ineffective
powerful but cowardly
brave but disloyal
strong and well organized
From an early age, Spartan boys were trained to be
writers.
teachers.
leaders.
soldiers.
Which conclusion can you make about Spartan women?
They disliked sports and exercise.
They were strong and healthy.
They didn't enjoy their lives.
They mainly ran the household.
If Sparta's army had become weak, what might have happened?
Slaves would have rebelled.
Spartan women would joined the army.
Soldiers would have lost their self-confidence.
Boys would have lost their courage and strength.
Comparing boys from Athens and Sparta, what inference could you make?
Athenian boys probably had more interesting lives.
Spartan boys were probably happier.
Athenian boys were probably more bored.
Spartan boys probably learned more things.
What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta became the most powerful city-state in Greece.
Athens quit the Peloponnesian League.
Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece.
Athens and Sparta merged their cultures into one.
What was the relationship between Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great?
Philip was Alexander's cousin.
Philip was Alexander's father.
Philip was Alexander's uncle.
Philip was Alexander's son.
Which place did Alexander conquer without fighting a battle?
Gaugemela
Thebes
Persia
Egypt
Alexander died at the age of 33 after
he got sick in Babylon.
he was attacked in battle.
he was betrayed by a friend.
he was captured by Persians.
What happened after Alexander and his army crossed the Indus River in India?
The people of the area crowned him King.
He defeated the Persians one last time.
His exhausted troops refused to fight anymore.
The Greeks agree to not rebel.
What can you infer about the Greeks based upon their achievements?
They most valued warfare and battle.
They valued philosophy and art.
They were most interested in farming.
They felt that literature was pointless.
Most Greek temples were surrounded by
tall columns.
pretty trees.
detailed paintings.
golden railings.
The Parthenon is a famous Greek
painting.
vase.
poem.
building.
Early Greek philosophers were important because they were the first people to
think about the mysteries and problems of life in Greece.
consider explanations for events other than they were the work of the gods.
describe why the Greek gods and goddesses were to be worshipped.
help the rest of the Greek people make good decisions in daily life.
__________________ was the most important aspect of life in Sparta.
Learning about philosophy
Preparing for battles
Playing music
Learning to lead people
The many achievements of ancient Greece were important because
they helped Greece become a military power.
they showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
they strongly shaped Western civilization.
they encouraged people to use reason.
