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WorksheetsAncient Greece
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 33mins
The Greek name for the city-state.
Parthenon
Citizenship
Oracle
Polis
Priests and priestesses the Greeks believe the gods would speak through.
Parthenon
Citizenship
Oracle
Polis
What is the most famous ancient ruin of an oracle? It is where Leonadius heard the prophecy for the Persian war.
(a)
What are three requirements of a Greek Citizen
male
helot
native-born
spartan born
landowning
The most famous Greek temple was dedicated to Athena for her help in defeating the Persians.
Parthenon
Citizenship
Oracle
Polis
The Greek idea of giving people rights and responsibilities.
Parthenon
Citizenship
Oracle
Polis
In this form of government, people are ruled by a few wealthy,men with military or political influence
(a)
Athenian way of electing government officials.
Acropolis
Lottery
Mythology
Philosophy
Name for the main meeting place on top of a hill in each Greek city-sate.
Acropolis
Lottery
Mythology
Philosophy
In this form of government, there is one ruler. Generally, the ruler is a king or queen. Power is passed down through hereditary succession.
(a)
Stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.
Acropolis
Lottery
Mythology
Philosophy
The Greek idea of thought means love of wisdom.
Acropolis
Lottery
Mythology
Philosophy
In this form of government, there is an absolute ruler who can do what he wants OR a person who is given a military position in times of emergency, Generally, rulers are above the law and rule their land and people without any consequences.
(a)
In this form of government, every citizen can speak for or against a proposed law and all citizens have a vote.
(a)
King of Persia, declared war on Athens and started the Persian Wars.
Xerxes I
Leonidas
Darius I
King of Persia, fought Leonadfias at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Xerxes I
Leonidas
Darius I
Identify Athens or Sparta:
This polis was an oligarchy
Athens
Sparta
Identify Athens or Sparta:
This polis was an democracy
Athens
Sparta
Identify Athens or Sparta:
Known for focusing on education and philosophical thought.
Athens
Sparta
Identify Athens or Sparta:
Known for focusing on military strength. Sons would begin military training at the age of 7.
Athens
Sparta
Identify Athens or Sparta:
Surrendered and the Peloponnesian War ends.
Athens
Sparta
Identify major battles in the Persian War:
The Greek soldiers, called hoplites, had perfected the battle formation called the Phalanx.
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Platea
Identify major battles in the Persian War:
Leonidas and 300 soldiers stalled the Persian army, sacrificing themselves so that Greece could survive.
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Platea
Identify major battles in the Persian War:
The large Persian navy was trapped by the Athenian navy. The Athenian shops repeatedly smashed into the large Persian ships, destroying the Persian Navy.
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Platea
Identify major battles in the Persian War:
Xerxes had retreated after being defeated a final time by Athens. Xerxes returned to Perisa and the Empire never invaded Greece again.
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Platea
Group of city-states created to protect themselves from Persia.
Hellenistic Era
Alexander the Great
Peloponnesian War
Delian League
Time period is based on the spread of Greek ideas and language throughout the Mediterranean world.
Hellenistic Era
Alexander the Great
Peloponnesian War
Delian League
Macedonian king that conquered the Persian Empire and spread Greek culture into the Middle East..
Hellenistic Era
Alexander the Great
Peloponnesian War
Delian League
Greek Civil War mainly fought between Athens and Sparta.
Hellenistic Era
Alexander the Great
Peloponnesian War
Delian League
What famous Greek wrote about the Peloponnesian War? Is it a primary or secondary source
Thucydides: Primary
Thucydides: Secondary
Pheidippides: Primary
Pheidippides: Secondary
What are the long-term effects of the Peloponnesian War? Use specific evidence in your response.
What caused the Peloponnesian War?
the Ionian Revolt
Athens was abusing the powers of the Delian League
Athens forming joint-pacts with another state
Sparta was angered by the democratic reforms
How did the Peloponnesian War represent the beginning of the end for the Greek city States?
Greek scientist, his name is given to an oath that doctors take before they begin their own practice.
Hippokrates
Socrates
Aesop
Plato
Well-known philosopher taught Aristotle and founded a school called The Academy.
Hippokrates
Socrates
Aesop
Plato
Philosophers shared their views with other people by questioning the people around them very carefully to show holes and contradictions in their thinking. Was forced to commit suicide for corrupting the youth of Athens.
Hippokrates
Socrates
Aesop
Plato
Greek philosopher became known for his important discoveries in math by creating a formula used to calculate the length of sides of triangles.
Pythagoras
Aristotle
Homer
Herodotus
Known for writing the Iliad and the Odessey.
Pythagoras
Aristotle
Homer
Herodotus
Known as the greatest philosopher to ever live and taught Alexander the Great.
Pythagoras
Aristotle
Homer
Herodotus
Develop an introduction paragraph (Background information, restating the question, and thesis).
Which Greek Polis, Athens or Sparta, best served their citizens through their government structure and rights of citizens.
Organizing the Timeline:
1.)Alexander conquers the known world.
2.) Persia invades Athens at the Battle of Marathon and loses
3.)Athenian navy defeats Persia at the Battle of Salmis
4.) 300 Spartan soldiers die at the Battle of Thermopylae, delaying the Persian Army.
5.) The Peloponnesian War ends, leaving Greece divided and open to attack
1,3,4,2,5
2,4,3,5,1
3,4,2,5,1
5,1,2,3,4
