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WorksheetsAncient Greece Final Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following would be the LEAST necessary to include in summary of the city of ancient Athens?
Ancient Athens was the center of power, art, science, and philosophy in the world.
Ancient Athens was the birthplace of democracy.
Trials in ancient Athens only lasted one day.
Education was extremely important in ancient Athens
Which statement is accurate about the Parthenon?
It was dedicated to the god, Zeus.
It was used as a theatre.
It was used to store gold.
It was outside the city's walls.
Which of the following were considered citizens in Ancient Greece?
Freeborn men
women
slaves
Foreigners
Which of the following did NOT happen under Pericles’ rule?
Ancient Athens reached its peak
Pericles promoted democracy
The Acropolis was built for the first time
The Parthenon was built
True or False. Citizens could arrest criminals and take them to trial in Greece.
True
False
True or False. All Ancient Greek city-states were ruled by democracies
True
False
True or False. Plays were performed at the Acropolis.
True
False
True or False. Girls in Ancient Greece usually attended school.
True
False
Lover of wisdom
philosopher
wisdom lover
acropolis
athenica
True or False. The Mycenae had a weak naval fleet that was not able to keep control of nearby waters.
True
False
What qualifications must a person have to be a council member in Sparta?
You must be male
You must be a citizen
You must be over the age of 60.
All answers are correct.
The belief in multiple gods.
polytheistic
polysimmer
polycentric
polygenisis
Which of the following was the goddess of wisdom.
Ares
Athena
Aphrodite
Zeus
Which of the following helped the Greeks learn the will of the gods.
Olympia
Temple
Ritual
Oracle
When the government is ruled by a select few, typically the rich.
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Communism
Which of the following is an example of democracy?
Two kings ruling over a polis.
A king ruling over an entire country.
Citizens coming together to vote on a law
Leaders agree to increase their power regardless of whether it benefits society as a whole.
The word Rhapsode means..
breaking apart
mixing together
spreading amongst
stitching together
Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athen's political and cultural supremacy in Greece; ordered the construction of the Parthenon. (died in 429 BC)
Pericles
Socrates
Homer
Zephinese
A theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire. It is also rich in oil
Persia
Asia
Bablyon
Greece
A member of uncivilized people.
Tyrant
Barbarian
Athenian
citizen
What form of government was first introduced in the city-state of Athens?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Monarchy
Tyranny
A place where the greeks went to worship their gods.
Delphi
Ritual
Temple
Mount Olympus
How many gods were said to live on Mount Olympus?
3
6
12
14
What resource did the Mycenaeans use to improve their civilization?
the sea
trade
currency
politics
True or False. It was easy for Ancient Greeks to communicate with each other across polis?
True
False
What word best describes the land of the Greek Peninsula
rocky and mountainous
flat
rolling plains
desert
Why was communication difficult between communities in Ancient Greece?
They did not have telephones
Mountains and water
most people had horses
communication was easy
How is the influence of ancient Greece seen in today's world?
communities are isolated
everyone walks everywhere
the clothes that they wore
buildings and architecture
One of the most famous ancient Greek poets who wrote the Illiad was...
Homer
Athena
Pericles
Sandburg
The ruler of all the Greek gods was...
Ares
Athena
Poseidon
Zeus
What does the word "Democracy" mean?
"rule by the government"
"rule by the wealthy"
"rule by the king"
"rule by the majority"
Greece has many. that are like mini countries.
counties
provinces
city-states
parishes
The games held every four years at a festival to honor Zeus were called
Goodwill games
Marathons
Triathlons
Olympics
A militaristic polis where boys were trained from an early age to fight.
Athens
Delphi
Sparta
Corinth
In Greek, the word for a city-state was
civitas
democracy
barracks
polis
Athens main rival was the city-state of
Anatolia
Marathon
Thermopylae
Sparta
What is an agora?
outdoor theatre
outdoor marketplace
indoor market place
indoor theatre
How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the United States today?
citizens listen to the ideas of powerful speakers
citizens gave their leaders total power
citizens voted directly on all issues
citizens elected representatives to make laws
Which Greek philosopher had the methods of asking questions?
Socrates
Aristole
Alexander
Plato
Who was the main rival of Ancient Greece?
The Persian Empire
The Ottoman Empire
The Galactic Empire
The American Empire
Stories that portray Greek gods and goddesses are called
essays
fables
histories
myths
What ancient civilization eventually replaces the Minoans as the major power in the Aegean sea, after the Minoan civilization disappeared.
Romans
Spartans
Persians
Mycenaeans
What is the name of the private school that Percy attends?
New York Prep
Long Island Boarding School
Upstate Academy
Yancy Academy
Percy has a short attention span, and a difficulty with focusing, spelling, and reading. What disability(s) does he have?
OCD
ADHD and Dyslexia
Down syndrome
ADD and OCD
Why does Percy feel guilty about Grover getting in trouble?
Because it was Percy's fault
Because he is his best friend
Because Percy ditched Grover at the bus station.
He knew Grover would have a hard time getting back.
What is the explanation for Percy's dyslexia?
He was born with it.
Percy's mind is hardwired for Ancient Greek
He developed it after note being good at reading.
He lost all of his memory when he was younger.
Can monsters like the Minotaur die?
Yes they can die, but can't be killed
No they can't die
What is a myth
a tall tale that teaches a moral
false story that many believe is true
it is a true story based on real events
a narrative told by a person who lived
Who is Annabeth's mother?
Athena
Artemis Andromeda
Aphrodite
Artemis
What was the main form of transportation used by the ancient Greeks to trade?
Horses
Land
Carriages
ships
