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7.4 Ancient Greeks

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Pericles was a dominant [ruling] figure in the politics of Sparta.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

In a representative democracy, a small group (of elected officials) make governmental decisions on behalf of many.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The Delian League was named after the Greek philosopher Delos.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The government of Athens was an example of direct democracy.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The Age of Pericles was known as the golden age of...

a)

farming and trade

b)

Zoroastrianism religion

c)

Rebuilding and knowledge (art, philosophers, and literature).

6.

Beginning in 478 B.C., which league served as a protective group and a defensive league against Persia?

a)

The Athenian League

b)

The Delian League

c)

The Artisan League

7.

Athenian women's roles included...

a)

Marrying, having children, and keeping the household

b)

Women-owned their own businesses

c)

Women held important positions in government

8.

In 431 B.C. Sparta and other city-states joined forces against Athens to fight the

a)

Peloponnesian War

b)

Persian War

c)

Greek Civil War

9.

Direct democracy worked well in Athens because

a)

Women were allowed to participate in government

b)

Every resident of Athens could participate in government

c)

There was a relatively small number of citizens

10.

What kind of democracy does the United States of America have?

a)

A direct democracy

b)

A representative democracy

c)

An oligarchy