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WorksheetsAncient Greece 2021
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which large sea is located south of Greece?
The Red Sea
The Caspian Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
The Black Sea
What geographic feature created natural barriers between the city-states of ancient Greece?
forests
deserts
lakes
mountains
What was the city-state of Athens known for?
fierce military
art and architecture
it's monarchy
their fair treatment of women
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
Athens is credited with the development of _________________, a form of government where the people (called citizens) ruled themselves.
Monotheism
Anarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
How did the Greeks overcome the problem of being isolated because of the mountainous geography of Greece?
They traveled by boat and traded all over the Mediterranean.
They created an irrigation system to control the water.
They planted crops that did not need much water or land to grow.
They built walls, moats, and armies to protect themselves from invasion.
On what continent would you find Greece?
South America
Asia
Africa
Europe
Who were the only citizens allowed to vote in Ancient Athens?
only married males
anyone born in Athens
adult free male, born in Athens
only males who served in the military
Which statement correctly describes a boys life in Athens and Sparta.
Athenians went to school; Spartans served in the military
Athenians studies combat; Spartans played sports
Athenian boys lived in barracks; Spartans lived at home
Athenian boys became citizens at 30; Spartans never became citizens.
What was Athen's economy based on?
conquering others
trade
domesticating animals
manufacturing cloth
Who was the ancient Greeks greatest enemy?
The Egyptians
The Persians
The Nomads
The Athenians
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
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
Greek city-states were surrounded by walls and originally built for protection.
True
False
If an Ancient Greek wanted to ask the gods a question they would visit an oracle, and the oracle would give a straightforward (simple) answer.
True
False
