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WorksheetsAncient Greece 2021
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What type of landform covers much of Greece?
plains
mountains
deserts
rainforests
On what kind of landform is the mainland of Greece located?
island
plateau
delta
peninsula
Which large sea is located south of Greece?
The Red Sea
The Caspian Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
The Ionian Sea
What geographic feature created natural barriers between the city-states of ancient Greece?
forests
deserts
lakes
mountains
There are 1000s of these located in the Aegean Sea, many were settled on by the ancient Greeks.
islands
rivers
lakes
deserts
Why were ancient Greek cities called city-states?
they each had their own language
they each had their own religion
they each had their own laws, money, and government
they each had the same form of government
How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?
they inherited it from a relative
they were elected by the people
they paid merchants for support
they used soldiers to take control
Which form of government was controlled by a few wealthy men?
tyranny
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
In a tyranny, what allowed a leader to rule?
military force
family traditions
the law of the land
foreign partnerships
How was democracy in Athens different from other forms of government?
people might vote unwisely
merchants made all the laws
women were equal to free men
all citizens shared ruling power
What was the city-state of Athens known for?
fierce military
art and architecture
it's monarchy
their fair treatment of women
Who was the patron god of Athens?
Zeus
Poseidon
Apollo
Athena
What building on the Acropolis was dedicated to Athena?
The Theater
The Agora
The Parthenon
The Peninsula
What was Athen's economy based on?
conquering others
trade
domesticating animals
manufacturing cloth
What was Sparta known for?
it's theater and plays
freedom and rights of all people
their friendly, open society
their highly trained army and fierce soldiers
What were Greek soldiers called?
Hoplites
Heralds
Ninjas
Helots
At what age did Spartan boys leave home to begin their military training?
15
21
7
3
Who was the ancient Greeks greatest enemy?
The Egyptians
The Persians
The Nomads
The Athenians
What fighting strategy made the ancient Greek soldiers so successful in battle?
the phalanx formation
their dedication to the gods
they used poison arrows
every soldier for himself
What leader finally led the Greeks to conquer the Persians?
Zeus the Almighty
Bucephalus the Gallant
Confair the Incredible
Alexander the Great
What was Alexander the Great's most important contribution to society?
he conquered all of Europe and Asia
he spread Greek culture to those he conquered
he did not accomplish very much in his life
he expanded the boundaries of Persian control
Who was the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
Hades
Athena
Hercules
Where did the ancient Greeks believed their gods lived?
on top of Mt. Sparta
at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea
on top of Mt. Olympus
on the banks of the river Styx
This word is used to describe Greek history and culture after the death of Alexander.
Democratic
Hellenistic
Spartan
Olympic
What was Greek mythology?
stories of gods and heroes that tried to explain how the world worked
the recorded songs and poems about forms of ancient Greek government
strategies used by foot soldiers, archers, and cavalry to defeat enemies
the spread of Greek culture and ideas throughout the empire
What is the tallest mountain in Greece?
Mt. Everest
Mt. St. Helens
Mt. Athens
Mt. Olympus
What was a result of the Greeks not having enough farmland?
their government was weak
they gave up their religion
they traded to get what they needed
they lived peacefully with other Greeks
Which best describes the difference between a king and a tyrant?
a king is elected, but a tyrant seizes power
a king is elected, but a tyrant inherits power
a king inherits power, but a tyrant seizes it
a king leads the assembly, but a tyrant disbands it
Which form of government began in ancient Athens?
democracy
monarchy
oligarchy
geometry
Democracy in Athens meant that...
all men could vote
all men and women could vote
all male citizens could vote
all members of the Oligarchy could vote
The Acropolis was...
the location of local government
the army headquarters
the school created by Plato
the center of religious life
Women in Athens...
could vote
ran the home and family
could own property
spent most of their time outdoors
What was the marketplace called in ancient Greek city-states?
the Acropolis
the Aegean
the Alps
the Agora
Which best describes education in Sparta?
children did not learn to read and write
both boys and girls learned to read and write
both boys and girls got military training
children studied sculpture and painting
Sparta used heavy iron bars as money. What conclusion might you draw from this?
Sparta discouraged trade with other city-states
Spartan money was more valuable than Athenian money
Sparta encouraged trade with lands reached by sea
Spartan money was easier to use than Athenian money
A certain class of slave in Sparta was called...
Hilton
Helot
Hermes
Hera
What was one reason Persia attacked Greece?
Persia wanted revenge
Persia needed farmland
Persia wanted Greek culture
Persia needed better schools
What do the battles of Marathon, Salamis, and Thermopylae have in common?
they were all fought using ships
they were all fought using clever strategy
King Xerxes led the Persians in all of them
Spartans fought to the death in all of them
What was one important result of the Persian wars?
they caused Greeks to invent new gods
they led to the decline of Sparta
they enabled Persia to conquer Europe
they preserved Greek independence
What was the purpose of education in Athens?
to produce good citizens
to allow women to become highly educated
to learn how to fight in phalanx formation
to win the Olympics
