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Greek kings

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In which type of government does the power rest with the people?
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Tyranny
2.
A(n)  ____ is a single ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor, who holds all the power in a country or empire.
a)
monarch
b)
citizen
c)
tyrant
d)
oligarch
3.
A(n)  ____ is one of several people who rule a country or empire together, sharing the power.
a)
assembly
b)
oligarch
c)
citizen
d)
tyrnat
4.
"Rule by majority"
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Democracy
5.
Which government has one person in charge who rules by force and with total authority?
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
tyranny
d)
democracy
6.
Which government has its power passed down through a royal family line?
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
tyranny
d)
democracy
7.
In which type of government does an individual take power with the support of the middle class?
a)
Democracy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Tyranny
8.
How were laws developed in a monarchy?
a)
The Assembly voted on them.
b)
The king made them.
c)
The aristocrats made them.
d)
There were no laws in a monarchy
9.
Oligarchs were thrown out of power by a partnership between
a)
sailors and fishers
b)
foreign powers and kings
c)
army leaders and poor people
d)
merchants and skilled artisans
10.
Who would have most likely said these words?  "I was in the army when people started complaining that members of the government were getting richer and passing laws that made everyone else poorer.  So I stepped forward, and with their help, I became leader."
a)
a king
b)
a citizen
c)
an aristocrat
d)
a tyrant
11.
How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?
a)
they inherited from a relative
b)
they were elected by the people
c)
they paid merchants for support
d)
they used soldiers to take control
12.
A(n)  _____  is a person who seizes power illegally, usually by force.
a)
Monarch
b)
Assembly
c)
Tyrant
d)
Aristocrat
13.

Ionic, Doric and Corinthian are three.......

a)

types of columns used on buildings

b)

doctors

c)

city-states in Greece

d)

artists

14.

Ancient Greeks believed in one God.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Hippocrates was a famous doctor that.....

a)

studied the cause of diseases

b)

created an oath called the Hippocratic Oath, that doctors still use today

c)

lived in ancient Greece

d)

all of the above

16.

The White House and Supreme Court use ancient Greek architecture

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The Parthenon was a temple built for the goddess Athena

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Pythagoras was the ruler of ancient Greece

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Homer wrote

a)

a song called "Greece is Great"

b)

love songs

c)

speeches for the king

d)

two poems called the Iliad and Odyssey

20.

The goddesses and gods lived on Mt. Olympus

a)

True

b)

False

21.
Who was Cyrus the Great?
a)
He was the Greek king who conquered huge territories all the way to India.
b)
His rule marked the beginning of the Persian Empire.
c)
He was a great philosopher.
d)
He was a king of Sparta who helped the Greeks win the war with Persia.
22.
What is a unit of soldiers on horseback called?
a)
phalanx
b)
alliance
c)
parthenon
d)
cavalry
23.
Who reigned in Persia from 585-529 BC and was a successful emperor of the great Persian empire. He didn't force people to adopt Persian customs or gods.
a)
Alexander the Great
b)
Cyrus the Great
c)
Darius the Great
d)
Socrates the Great
24.
What famous teacher did Alexander the Great have as his tutor?
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
d)
Darius III
25.
What is a phalanx?
a)
a Greek tutor or teacher
b)
a Greek method of teaching where the students ask about the meaning of life.
c)
A type of mosaic that depicts Alexander the Great.
d)
A group of warriors who stood close together to protect each other.
26.
What word means Greek like?
a)
parthenon
b)
alexandria
c)
hellenistic
d)
philosophy
27.
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
a)
three early kings of ancient Greece
b)
three noblemen who influenced Greek culture
c)
teachers of Alexander the Great
d)
great thinkers and philosophers of Athens who have influenced our Western world.
28.
Which war was fought between Sparta and Athens?
a)
Persian War
b)
Sparta and Athens War
c)
Peloponnesian War
d)
World War I
29.
Which war was fought between Sparta and Athens?
a)
Persian War
b)
Sparta and Athens War
c)
Peloponnesian War
d)
World War I
30.
Hellenistic paintings and sculptures are admired for their realism and detail.
a)
true
b)
false
31.
What type of architecture surrounded Greek buildings and temples?
a)
obelisks
b)
columns
c)
sphinxes
32.
What type of architecture surrounded Greek buildings and temples?
a)
obelisks
b)
columns
c)
sphinxes
33.
Who was the Parthenon built for?
a)
Athena
b)
Poseidon
c)
Zeus
d)
Aphrodite
34.
What were two of the many new forms of writing created by the Greeks?
a)
Drama and history
b)
Comedy and poems
c)
Math and history
35.
What was significant about Thucydides?
a)
He remained neutral in his historical accounts
b)
He wrote the most popular comedies
c)
He was the first Greek philosopher
36.
Ancient Greek philosophers believed in the power of the human mind to think, explain, and understand life.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Ancient Greek philosophers believed in the power of the human mind to think, explain, and understand life.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Which Greek philosopher taught that people should live lives of moderation and balance?
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
39.

In the Late Middle Ages, there was a struggle in power in Europe between: (choose all that apply):

a)

Popes

b)

Lords

c)

Monks

d)

Kings

40.

EXCOMMUNICATION happens when:

a)

The pope stops giving your kingdom money unless you fight holy wars for him.

b)

The pope "kicks you out" of the church, taking away your chance to go to heaven.

c)

The pope sends priests and monks to assist a kingdom in feeding and aiding the poor.

d)

The pope makes the call across all of the church for a Crusade, or holy war.

41.

EXCOMMUNICATION happens when:

a)

The pope stops giving your kingdom money unless you fight holy wars for him.

b)

The pope "kicks you out" of the church, taking away your chance to go to heaven.

c)

The pope sends priests and monks to assist a kingdom in feeding and aiding the poor.

d)

The pope makes the call across all of the church for a Crusade, or holy war.

42.

What happens in an ALLIANCE?:

a)

Countries work together for protection.

b)

People decide to go on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

c)

Kings decide to take their armies to the Holy Land for the Crusades.

d)

Countries split up based on their religious beliefs.

43.

What were some main reasons of the Crusades? (choose all that apply):

a)

People thought that it was a sure way to get to heaven if they fought and died.

b)

Lords and knights wanted to gain money and land.

c)

People wanted to convert Muslims to Christianity.

d)

The pope was simply looking to make more money for the church by starting the Crusades.

e)

Muslims conquered the Holy Land.

44.

What were several reasons why the Crusades failed? (choose all that apply):

a)

European Christians were not used to fighting in the desert.

b)

They were thousands of miles from home and could not expect help quickly.

c)

Bad leadership and planning from Lords and Kings.

d)

Christians were weaker fighters than the Muslims were.

e)

They were massively outnumbered by the Muslims.

45.

Which Crusades were successful? (choose all that apply):

a)

1st Crusade

b)

2nd Crusade

c)

3rd Crusade

d)

4th Crusade

e)

Children's Crusade

46.

Which Crusades were successful? (choose all that apply):

a)

1st Crusade

b)

2nd Crusade

c)

3rd Crusade

d)

4th Crusade

e)

Children's Crusade

47.

The fierce and brilliant king of England who fought in the 3rd Crusade was called:

a)

King Richard

b)

King Harold

c)

Saladin

d)

Bohemond

48.

Which Crusades were successful? (choose all that apply):

a)

1st Crusade

b)

2nd Crusade

c)

3rd Crusade

d)

4th Crusade

e)

Children's Crusade

49.

The fierce and brilliant king of England who fought in the 3rd Crusade was called:

a)

King Richard

b)

King Harold

c)

Saladin

d)

Bohemond

50.

The Muslim sultan who fought against the Christians in the 3rd Crusade was called:

a)

Mubahrak

b)

Saladin

c)

Mohammed

d)

Ibn Battuta

51.

The fierce and brilliant king of England who fought in the 3rd Crusade was called:

a)

King Richard

b)

King Harold

c)

Saladin

d)

Bohemond

52.

The Holy Land was: (choose all that apply):

a)

The area around the city of Jerusalem.

b)

a place with rich farmland that was desired by Christians and Muslims.

c)

desired by Christians, Muslims and Jews alike.

d)

reconquered and kept by Christians throughout the rest of the medieval ages.

e)

ruled by King Richard the Lionheart.

53.

The Holy Land was: (choose all that apply):

a)

The area around the city of Jerusalem.

b)

a place with rich farmland that was desired by Christians and Muslims.

c)

desired by Christians, Muslims and Jews alike.

d)

reconquered and kept by Christians throughout the rest of the medieval ages.

e)

ruled by King Richard the Lionheart.

54.

What were several after-effects of the Crusades? (choose all that apply):

a)

A deep mistrust between many Muslims and Christians that exists even today.

b)

a better understanding between Islam and Christianity.

c)

new trade between the Muslim world and Europe; new trade goods began to flow.

d)

a successful reconquest of the Holy Land by the Christians.

e)

The holy city of Constantinople eventually being captured by Islam.

55.
What was the symbol of the Crusaders?
a)
A blue sword
b)
A yellow lion
c)
A red cross
d)
A black snake
56.
The City of Jerusalem is important to what three major religions?
a)
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam
b)
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
c)
Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism
d)
Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
57.
What was the symbol of the Crusaders?
a)
A blue sword
b)
A yellow lion
c)
A red cross
d)
A black snake
58.
True of False: the majority of the Crusades were very successful in capturing the Holy Land.
a)
True
b)
False
59.

What does "Deus Vult" mean?

a)

"God be praised"

b)

"God wills it"

c)

"Soldiers of God"

d)

"Holy War"

60.

Even though the European knights all came from different countries, what language did they all have in common to help communicate?

a)

French

b)

Latin

c)

English

d)

Spanish

61.
What word describes "The Love of Wisdom?"
a)
Geography
b)
Philosophy
c)
History
d)
Astronomy
62.
Which group of philosophers were traveling teachers who accepted money for their lessons?
a)
Ephors
b)
Rhetorics
c)
Sophists
d)
Professors
63.
Which group of philosophers were traveling teachers who accepted money for their lessons?
a)
Ephors
b)
Rhetorics
c)
Sophists
d)
Professors
64.
Which group of philosophers were traveling teachers who accepted money for their lessons?
a)
Ephors
b)
Rhetorics
c)
Sophists
d)
Professors
65.
Asking students questions and waiting for them find the answers for themselves is called what?
a)
Platonic Dialogue
b)
Socratic Method
c)
Aristotelian Poetics
d)
Hammurabi's Code
66.
One of Socrates' students who wrote "The Republic" and envisioned a world where philosopher-kings ruled.
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
d)
Herodotus 
67.
A philosopher who wrote the book "Politics" and envisioned a world in which the best governments had checks and balances.
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
d)
Herodotus 
68.
A teaching of Aristotle where the middle position between two extremes is the best course to take.
a)
The Silver Lining
b)
The Bronze Medal
c)
The Golden Rule
d)
The Golden Mean
69.
The Father of History
a)
Herodotus
b)
Thucidydes
c)
Leonidas
d)
Socrates
70.
A doctor's pledge which states a doctor must do everything possible to help a patient and, above all, "Do No Harm."
a)
Socratic Method
b)
Doctor's Pledge
c)
Platonic Rules
d)
Hippocratic Oath
71.
A Greek historian who,unlike Herodotus, relied on eyewitness accounts to tell his histories.
a)
Themistocles
b)
Thucidydes
c)
Thermopylae
d)
Thrace
72.
A doctor's pledge which states a doctor must do everything possible to help a patient and, above all, "Do No Harm."
a)
Socratic Method
b)
Doctor's Pledge
c)
Platonic Rules
d)
Hippocratic Oath
73.

After the Persian Wars, Athens created the __________________ to protect Greece from attack in case the Persians returned.

a)

Spartan League

b)

Athenian League

c)

Delian League

d)

Peloponnesian League

74.

Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"

a)

Coins and weapons from that era were made from gold.

b)

Athens had conquered all of its neighboring city-states during that time, making it very rich.

c)

At that time, most Athenians worshipped golden statues of gods and goddesses.

d)

Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time.

75.

Greek "Father of History".

a)

Aeschylus

b)

Euclid

c)

Herodotus

d)

Thucydides

76.
Which Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great?
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
d)
Phidias
77.
Greece is in which continent?
a)
Europe
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
Asia
78.
Stories that portray Greek Gods and goddesses are called 
a)
essays
b)
fables
c)
histories
d)
myths
79.
The games held every four years at a festival to honor Zeus were called
a)
Goodwill Games
b)
marathons
c)
Olympics
d)
triathlons 
80.
"Rule by majority"
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Democracy
81.
Democracy where citizens elect others to serve in government.
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Autocratic Democracy
d)
Theocratic Democracy
82.
Which government has one person in charge who rules by force and with total authority?
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
tyranny
d)
democracy
83.
Which government has one person in charge who rules by force and with total authority?
a)
monarchy
b)
oligarchy
c)
tyranny
d)
democracy
84.
How were laws developed in a monarchy?
a)
The Assembly voted on them.
b)
The king made them.
c)
The aristocrats made them.
d)
There were no laws in a monarchy
85.
Democracy where citizens participate and vote on laws themselves.
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Representative Democracy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Autocratic Democracy
86.
Most people had very little say.  Only a few had power.
What type of government is this?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Tyranny
d)
Democracy
87.

After the Persian Wars, Athens entered a time period of peace, prosperity, and innovation called the _____________.

a)

Periclean Age

b)

Golden Age

c)

Great Age

d)

Hellenistic Age

88.
A delta is always located where on a river 
a)
Beginning 
b)
End 
c)
Middle 
d)
North
89.
Where where most Egyptian Pharaohs buried? 
a)
in a mud tomb
b)
in a pyramid
c)
they werent they were creamated
d)
in the sky
90.
a line of rulers from one family 
a)
spoiled rotten 
b)
inheritance 
c)
entitlement 
d)
dynasty 
91.
This Pharaoh is known for expanding Egypt's territory
a)
Ramses II
b)
Hatshepsut
c)
Thutmose III
d)
Akhenaten
92.
This pharaoh is known for creating a Monotheistic religion to honor the sun god Aten
a)
Narmer
b)
Thutmose
c)
Ramses II
d)
Akhenaten
93.
What material did the ancient Egyptians write on?
a)
Paper
b)
Stone 
c)
Papyrus
d)
Clay tablets

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