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WorksheetsUnit 7 Ancient Greece Review (study guide)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which TWO of the following states how Greece was affected by the Persian Wars?
Led to a time of disorder and chaos.
Gave them power over the Persians.
United them as a nation for the first time.
Were controlled by the Persians for a time longer.
Allowed them to form a Greek culture and identity
Who were TWO Persian kings during the Perisan Wars?
King Leonidas
King Darius I
King Xerxes
King Marathon
What was the ultimate cause of the Peloponnesian War?
Athens created the Delian League to strengthen allies against Persia
Disagreements about trade
The plague
The helots revolted.
In the myths, the Greek gods had human-like emotions (ex: jealousy, impatience, anger).
True
False
What was the major contribution made by the Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristole?
All three encouraged Greeks to take a more reasoned view of the world around them
All three invented medical tools
All three served in the Greek army
All three encouraged the building of the Parthenon
Which city-state conquered others rather than trading?
Athens
Sparta
Why did the people in ancient Greece set up colonies?
People wanted to see the world
Not enough farmland to grow food
Which of the following statements is true concerning the Persian Wars?
The Persians defeated the Greek city-states
Athens started its decline after the end of the war
Sparta and Athens were united against the Persians
Persian ideas were adopted by the Athenians
“rule by __________ .”
Why did the Trojan War begin?
Because Troy invaded Mycenae
Because Hector of Troy stole Helen from Menelaus
Because Paris of Troy stole Helen from Menelaus
Because the Greeks invaded Troy for land
What is a result of the Peloponnesian War?
Greece gained a lot of land
Greek city-states were left divided and weak
Athens got richer.
Sparta gained soldiers from Persia.
Who had significantly more troops during the Battle of Marathon?
Persia
Greece
The forces were about the same in size.
Hades rules ______________?
the sky
the underworld
the forest
the ocean
Darius' son who tried to conquer Greece
Abraham
Xerxes
Pericles
Sappho
Alexander's father was:
Philip II
Aristotle
Sophocles
Hammurabi
This term means: the form of Greek culture spread throughout the ancient world by Alexander the Great
Hellenistic
Futuristic
Greektastic
Alexanderistic
Which city-state believed in a well-rounded education (reading, writing, singing, fighting, etc)?
Sparta
Athens
Both
Neither
Which city-state had an oligarchy with a council of elders?
Sparta
Athens
Both
Neither
Which city-state had a Democracy where citizens voted?
Sparta
Athens
Both
Neither
How did someone become a member of Athens' Council of 500?
by inheriting the position from their fathers
chosen by a lottery
by being elected in a vote from other citizens
he seized the power from previous council members
What are Homer's famous stories?
Iliad & Odyssey
Iliad & Trojan War
Odyssey & Psyche
Eros & Psyche
Philosophy is the study of knowledge, nature and truth.
True
False
Which statements accurately describe the religion of ancient Greece? (Choose 2)
The Ancient Greek religion had human-like gods.
The Ancient Greek religion was followed by only one city-state.
The Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic.
The Ancient Greek religion was similar to Buddhism.
The Ancient Greek religion had a head god named Helios.
How did the Greeks build amphitheaters?
They were built into the side of a hill so that seats rose from the central stage.
They were built with marble columns and a wood ceiling so that the ceiling was not too heavy.
They were built with a shallow pool in front so that light reflected onto a central stage.
They were built as high, fortified retreats so that people had a place to go when under attack.
Why did the Olympic games begin?
to give Hera a special gift
to honor Zeus with a competition
to provide Hades with a sacrifice
to please Helios with a ritual
Which statement accurately describes this structure?
The Parthenon was a temple to honor Athena located on the Acropolis of Athens.
The Parthenon was a citadel to protect Athens located on the Acropolis.
The Acropolis was a citadel to protect Athens located on the Parthenon.
The Acropolis was a temple to honor Athena located on the Parthenon of Athens.
How did the Greeks use myths?
to explain events in their everyday lives
to perform rituals to please their gods
to write great epic poems
to make temples more holy
How did the Iliad and the Odyssey provide insight into ancient Greek life?
by providing an account of historical events written at that time
by explaining advancement in math and architecture
by featuring the values and customs of ancient Greek society
by detailing the many ways Homer was an ancient Greek hero
Who founded the Academy in Athens?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Alexander
Who tutored Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Alexander
What is a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill? It means "high city" in Greek.
eros
philadelphia
acropolis
agape
