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WorksheetsAncient Greece Unit Test
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
Choose 3 words to describe the geography of Greece.
Mountainous
Flat
Rocky
Smooth
Islands
Why did the geography of Greece cause isolation?
The small communities were separated from each other because of mountains and islands making communication difficult.
The small communities had difficulty learning the same language.
The small communities were isolated because the camels could not cross the desserts.The small communities were isolated because the camels could not cross the desserts.
The small communities were isolated from each other because they could not sail a boat.
What two groups made up the earliest Greek civilizations? (Choose 2)
Minoans
Olympians
Trojans
Mycenaeans
What is a "City-State?"
An independent city located inside a country that follows the laws of the country.
A city with no authority to make its own government and laws.
The capital city of a state in the US that follows the Constitution of the United States.
An independent city and its surrounding area that has its own government, laws, and customs
Greek city-states are both similar and different at the same time. What are some ways the city-states were different from each other? Choose 3.
Each city-state had its own government.
Each city-state had its own religion.
Each city-state had its own laws.
Each city-state had its own specific customs.
Greek city-states are both similar and different at the same time. What are some ways the city-states were similar to each other? Choose 3.
Each city-state had similar religious practices.
Each city-state had similar language.
Each city-state had similar culture.
Each city-state had similar customs.
Athens is the birthplace of what type of government?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Athens had a direct democracy. What is the difference between a representative democracy and a direct democracy?
A representative democracy is a government where the citizens elect representatives to serve in the government. A direct democracy is where each citizen plays a direct role in the government.
A representative democracy is a government where the citizens form a small group to make all the decisions for the government. A direct democracy is where the citizens elect representatives to represent them in the government.
A representative democracy is a government where one person makes all decisions for the citizens in the country. A direct democracy is where a tyrant take power from the citizens.
A representative democracy is a government where a tyrant takes control of the government and does not listen to the citizens. A direct democracy is where each citizen is given a choice in choosing the king for the country.
Which type of government means "rule by a few," often rich men?
Tyranny
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Which type of government is typically ruled by one leader using force or power?
Olilgarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Which type of government is typically ruled by a king or queen from a royal bloodline?
Olilgarchy
Monarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
The Greek people were monotheistic. True or False?
True
False
Greek author, Homer, wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey. What does the Iliad describe?
The Iliad describes the adventures of Aristotle and Alexander the Great.
The Iliad describes the conflict between the Minoans and the Mycenaeans.
The Iliad describes the trials of Darius III from Persia and how he defeated the Mongols.
The Iliad describes the Trojan War between Greece and the City of Troy.
What did life in the city-state of Sparta focus on?
Military
Gastronomy
Education
Religion
What did life in the city-state of Athens focus on?
Military
Gastronomy
Education
Religion
What two city-states fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Thebes and Olympia
Sparta and Mycenae
Troy and Athens
Athens and Sparta
Which city-state was home to the Great Greek Philosophers?
Athens
Sparta
Thebes
Olympia
What is philosophy?
The study of the Greek gods and how they are polytheistic.
The love of war or the study of how to plan and execute military maneuvers in battle.
The study of geography and how geography impacts the life of people who live in the area.
The love of wisdom or the study of how people learn and think
Which philosopher taught students through asking questions?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Euripides
Which philosopher opened a school called the Academy?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Euripides
Which philosopher taught Alexander the Great?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Euripides
What is the name and subject matter of the book written by Plato?
The "Liberty" describes government by Oligarchy.
The "Manifesto" describes government under Autocrats.
The "Inferno" describes government that is igniting changes.
The "Republic" describes Plato's ideal society.
Who would be described as:
1. The "Father of Medicine"
2. Created a set of moral and professional rules for doctors to follow
3. Came up with the principles used in the "scientific method"
Achilles
Hippocrates
Athena
Socrates
Where would you find the Parthenon?
Acropolis in Athens
Acropolis in Sparta
Acropolis in Thebes
Acropolis in Olympia
The Olympic games were first held in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece. The games were held to honor ____________ the king of the Greek gods.
Poseidon
Hades
Ares
Zeus
What is an "Achilles" heel?
It is used to describe a strength that makes someone invincible.
It is used to describe who participates in wars.
It is used to describe people who have overprotective mothers.
It is used to describe a weakness that might cause the downfall of something.
What does it mean if something is Hellenistic?
Reflects elements of Roman culture
Reflects elements of Chinese culture
Reflects elements of Greek culture
Reflects elements of Mesopotamian culture
Review the list below and choose 3 examples that reflect Hellenistic culture.
Architecture - Columns
Modern Medicine
Monarchy - Royalty
Theater - Dramas and Comedies
Irrigation - Propagation
What role did Alexander the Great play in spreading Hellenistic culture?
When Alexander took over a new land, he allowed the land to keep their own ways and NOT adopt Greek ideas.
When Alexander took over a new land, he refused Greek culture and adopted the culture of the new land.
When Alexander took over a new land, he combined Greek culture into the conquered land.
When Alexander took over a new land, he imitated the existing culture and only did things according to their tradition.
What was the purpose of Greek myths?
to explain why humans or animals behaved like they did
to explain why humans should worship the gods
to explain what things the Greek people most valued
to explain why natural or historical events happened
