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Ancient Greece

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
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1.

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece such as Athens and Sparta?

a)

Greece and Rome were often at war

b)

The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements

c)

Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control

d)

The Greek people had many different languages and religions

2.

What government is Athens known for and how does it work?

a)

Having two kings who rule for life

b)

A Republic where people vote on leaders

c)

A direct democracy where males can vote on laws

d)

A council of elders over the age of 60 advise the two kings

3.

"These years were spent training for military service. Boys and young men regularly exercised, practiced with weapons, and hunted. Spartan discipline was tough. Boys were not allowed to speak without permission. They were not fed well so that they would learn how to steal food.


What is the purpose of the text above?

a)

To explain the education of an Athenian male

b)

To explain the written laws of Sparta's military

c)

To explain the rigorous military training Sparta boys endured

d)

To explain what the Council of Elders taught the Spartan boys

4.

"A story tells of one young man who stole a fox, hid it under his tunic, and allowed the animal to rip his chest open rather than be caught. Spartans believed loyalty to the state came before everything else, including one's family".


The point of view of the statement above is:

a)

Military service was not a priority in Sparta

b)

Sparta boys endured obedience and self- control in military training

c)

Sparta boys would brag after a successful hunt

d)

The city-state of Athens was determined to build a strong military state modeled after Sparta's

5.

"Spartan women had a reputation. In part to attract mates, females engaged in athletic competitions that included javelin throwing and wrestling.Spartan women were allowed to own and manage property. Also, they did little cooking or cleaning because those tasks were handled by Helots."


The point of view of the statement above is:

a)

Spartan women had few rights compared to Athenian women

b)

Spartan women could not own property, but wee able to direct the helots to complete tasks

c)

Spartan women did not take place in military training or athletic completions

d)

Spartan women had more rights than Athenian women and were expected to be athletic

6.

The Spartans' constant military drilling and order made them skilled at the ancient Greek style of fighting in a phalanx formation. In the phalanx, the army worked as a unit to make coordinated mass maneuvers. No one soldier was considered superior to another. Going into battle, a Spartan soldier, or hoplite, wore a large bronze helmet, breastplate and ankle guards. He also carried a round shield made of bronze and wood, a long spear and sword. Spartan warriors were known for their long hair and red cloaks.


What are the historical circumstances that led to the creation of an advanced military state in Sparta?

a)

Young boys began training at age 7 and didn't live at home again until age 20

b)

Spartan women trained their sons to be warriors

c)

Young boys began training at age 7 and didn't live at home again until age 30

d)

Sparta allowed men to decide if he wanted to go into military training

7.

"By 487 B.C.,

democracy in was in place. Here's how it

worked: Power rested in an assembly,

which was made up of all the male citizens of the

city-state. All important decisions, such as going to war or raising taxes were made by the assembly. 40,000 citizens qualified for this honor"


The statement above describes the government of:

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

c)

Mesopotamia

d)

Rome

8.

"By 487 B.C.,

democracy in was in place. Here's how it

worked: Power rested in an assembly,

which was made up of all the male citizens of the

city-state. All important decisions, such as going to war or raising taxes were made by the assembly. 40,000 citizens qualified for this honor"


The point of view of the author above is:

a)

All adults in Sparta contributed to the government

b)

Men were able to vote directly on the laws of the government

c)

Men were able to vote on the people who made up the assembly

d)

Women were considered equal to men

9.

What geographic feature does the map demonstrates the Ancient Greek's were able to successfully utilize?

a)

The mountain ranges for travel inside of Greece

b)

The rocky ground for agriculture

c)

The seas for trade with others

d)

The natural forest for buildings

10.

The ancient civilization of Greece was located on the continent of:

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Australia

d)

Europe