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WorksheetsAncient Greece Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 18mins
Under his leadership, Athens created the world's first democracy – he is called the father of democracy.
Pericles
Leonidas
Cleisthenes
Socrates
This is the Greek word for City-State, or the basic political unit in ancient Greece.
Agora
Helot
Tyrant
Polis
This is a leader who holds political power through the use of force.
Helot
Tyrant
Acropolis
Phalanx
After the Persian Wars, he was the most important general and leader in the golden age of Athens.
Pericles
Cleisthenes
Leonidas
Aristotle
This is the Spartan word for a person who is a slave.
Hoplite
Phalanx
Agora
Helot
This was a defensive group led by Athens and formed by several Greek city-states.
Phalanx
Royal Road
Delian League
Peloponnesian League
Justice League
The Persians built this for much faster travel across their empire. It had stations with food, water, and horses.
Delian League
Royal Road
Acropolis
Temples
This is the Greek word for a citizen soldier who defended their city-state.
Hoplite
Polis
Helot
Trireme
This is a narrow strip of water between two pieces of land.
Island
Peninsula
Archipelago
Strait
This sea surrounds Greece.
Nile
Mediterranean
Sahara
Peloponnesian
This is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
Island
Peninsula
Strait
Archipelago
What was the fort built on a hilltop, in the center of the polis?
Trireme
Phalanx
Agora
Acropolis
This was the open area around the hilltop, used as a gathering place.
Trireme
Phalanx
Agora
Acropolis
This is a formation of soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder using their shields and spears.
Hoplite
Phalanx
Tyrant
Trireme
A settlement in a new territory that belongs to a homeland.
Colony
Acropolis
Polis
Tyrant
This system of government means a few rich people are in power, or “rule of the few.”
Tyrant
Oligarchy
Democracy
Communism
How would you describe Greek geography? (There are TWO correct answers!)
Mountains and islands
Many large rivers, great for farming
No river valley, bad for farming
Plains, flat land, great for farming
Large deserts, no seas or oceans, bad for farming
This system of government means the citizens hold power, or “rule of the people.”
Tyrant
Oligarchy
Democracy
Communism
What was the heart or center of Spartan life and society?
Freedom and Liberty
Military and Strength
Trade and Money
Wisdom and Brains
This is a rich landowner.
Hoplite
Aristocrat
Helot
Phalanx
What was the heart or center of Athenian life and society?
Freedom and Liberty
Military and Strength
Trade and Money
Wisdom and Brains
Sparta was located in this region of Greece.
Peloponnesus
Northern Macedonia
Salamis
Persia
Which group was lead by Sparta and their allies, and started a war?
Delian League
Peloponnesian League
Persian Empire
Hellenic League
Who fought in the Persian War?
Egyptians vs Persians
Athens vs Sparta
Greeks vs Persians
Greeks vs Egyptians
According to legend, a runner ran to Athens with the news of victory over Persia. When he got there, he yelled “Nike!” and died. What is this race called today?
Thermopylae
Salamis
Strait
Marathon
Famous Shoe Brand Dash, obviously
Which city-state refused to join the Delian League, and started their own league instead?
Sparta
Athens
Argos
Corinth
Enola
Who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Egyptians vs Persians
Athens vs Sparta
Greeks vs Persians
Greeks vs Egyptians
Time for some essay prep! These next 4 questions are designed to help with both Option A and B.
Cool cool cool, thanks Mr. Naughton
Wait there's an essay?
For Essay Option A: What are 2 drawbacks (cons) of Athenian democracy? (There are TWO correct answers!)
All citizens could vote.
Many people were not counted as citizens.
It could be hard to make decisions with that many people.
All citizens could freely express their opinions.
They had no drawbacks.
For Essay Option B: Which were the three major battles of the Persian War? (There are THREE correct answers!!)
Marathon
Persian
Thermopylae
Peloponnesian
Salamis
For Essay Option A: What are 2 benefits (pros) of Athenian democracy? (There are TWO correct answers!)
All citizens could vote.
Many people were not counted as citizens.
It could be hard to make decisions with that many people.
All citizens could freely express their opinions.
They had no benefits, obviously.
For Essay Option B: These two major battles took place on land. (There is only 1 correct option).
Thermopylae and Marathon
Thermopylae and Salamis
Salamis and Marathon
What day is the test?
No seriously we have a test??
A month away... please?!
The test is in my mind, I'm asleep right now and this is a nightmare.
'Tis tomorrow, teacher! I will study and be ready!
Fun final question not on the test: What is Mr. Naughton's middle name? (The image is a hint).
Peter
Paul
Parker
Piper
