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WorksheetsAncient Greece
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 29mins
disease that spread easily and usually caused death
Plague
Polis
Myth
truce
the study of basic truths and ideas about the universe
Philosophy
citizen
Myth
truce
blend of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian styles and customs
Hellenistic
citizen
Myth
olypmpics
short story, usually involving animals, that teaches a moral lesson
fable
citizen
Myth
geometry
stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world
fable
truce
Myth
geometry
Greek word for city-state
Athens
Sparta
Polis
geometry
philosopher that wrote about an ideal government in a book titled The Republic
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
John Locke
explained the law of the lever
Euclid
Hypatia
Archimedes
Aristarchus
encouraged his young students to examine their beliefs by asking them a series of questions
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
John Locke
was Alexander the Great’s teacher and invented a method for debating
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
Philip II
set a standard for the writing of history
Herodotus
Thucydides
Eratosthenes
Ptolemy
the Father of History
Herodotus
Thucydides
Eratosthenes
Ptolemy
A government ruled by a king or queen
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Tyranny
A government ruled by its citizens
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Tyranny
A government ruled only by a few people
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Tyranny
A government that is ruled by someone who took power illegally
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Tyranny
A government ruled by a ruling class of people also known as nobles
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Tyranny
What was the war called that lasted 27 years and was between Athens and Sparta?
Peloponnesian War
Greek War
Persian War
27 years war
Which city-state trained its men to be soldiers by giving them little food and treating them harshly?
Thebes
Sparta
Athens
Macedonia
Which city-state in Greece encouraged artists, writers, philosophers, architects and scientists?
Thebes
Sparta
Athens
Macedonia
Greece is an example of a_____________.
Desert
Peninsula
Grassland
Plateau
Why was Athens a limited Democracy?
because everyone voted
because it didn’t allow women, slaves, and foreigners to vote
because only the merchant class could vote
because only the nobles could vote
The geography of ancient Greece has ____________.
mountains and valleys
giant caves
flat grassy lands
swamps and marshes
Who took the throne in Macedonia after King Philip II was assassinated?
Alexander
Darius II
Philip III
Cleopatra
Which of the following was NOT a main cause of the Peloponnesian War?
Athens grew from a city-state to a naval empire
Athenian settlers began to move into the lands of other city-states
city-states feared Athens because of its grab for power and prestige
Athens was charging high taxes
A government in which only one person has power is called a Oligarchy
True
False
What was so important about Alexander the Great's conquest?
It united the ancient world
It helped spread Christianity
It spread Greek culture throughout the Ancient world
It was not really that important
A great philosopher of Ancient Greece was:
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
all three (Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle)
Choose the answer choice that correctly labels the City-State for symbol D on the map below.
Knossos
Athens
Olympia
Delphi
Sparta
Choose the answer that correctly labels the battle site for symbol C on the map below.
Thermopylae
Aegospotami
Marathon
Salamis
The city-state where boys, at the age of 7, would start hardy soldier training
Athens
Sparta
Delphi
Olympia
Which city-state allowed women to run their homes and own land?
Sparta
Athens
What were the things that Ancient Greece came up with
Art, Science, Philosophy, and Mathematics
Science, Art, Philosophy, and Food
Philosophy, Mathematics, Art, and Books
Art, Science, Philosophy, Mathematics, and Pictures
In ancient Sparta, what term was used to refer to the slave population?
Helots
Citizens
Artisans
Nobles
What was a common way for individuals to become slaves in ancient Greek society?
Being captured during military conflicts.
Slavery was mainly a result of legal penalties.
Entering into slavery through personal agreements.
Families often sold their members into slavery.
In the Spartan political system, what was the primary function of the ephors?
Ephors were tasked with leading the Spartan navy.
Ephors were responsible for maintaining public order and discipline.
Ephors served as advisors to the Spartan kings on military matters.
Ephors acted as a check on the power of the kings and managed various state affairs.
What was the primary reason for Sparta's focus on military training?
To enhance their naval capabilities.
To ensure the loyalty of their allies.
To control the Helot population and protect against invasions.
To compete with Athens in cultural achievements.
What were the main challenges faced by Athens and Sparta in trying to conquer each other?
Athens had a larger army that was difficult to defeat.
Sparta's political system was more stable, making it hard to overthrow.
Their contrasting military capabilities and strategic alliances.
Both city-states had the same level of resources, leading to a stalemate.
What is the primary commitment made by doctors when they take the Hippocratic Oath?
To ensure all treatments are profitable.
To adhere to ethical practices and avoid causing harm.
To offer medical services at no cost.
To treat only those who have insurance.
In Greek mythology, where was the home of the Olympian gods?
Mount Olympus
The Aegean Sea
The Elysian Fields
Mount Vesuvius
What factor contributed to the success of direct democracy in ancient Athens?
The citizens were not interested in political matters.
The city-state's small size and engaged citizenry made it feasible.
Direct democracy was only applied to economic issues.
The government restricted citizen involvement in governance.
Which group of ancient Greek women had greater freedom?
Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?
Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?
The most important long-term effect of the Peloponnesian War was
the eventual conquest of Greece by Macedonia
The main purpose of the ancient Olympic games was to
How did Greek historians influence the methodology of historical writing?
By introducing a systematic approach and reliance on evidence.
By focusing on storytelling and fictional narratives.
By using history as a means of entertainment without factual basis.
By solely documenting the lives of gods and mythical creatures.
Which of the following was a significant consequence of Alexander the Great's empire-building?
The widespread dissemination of Greek ideas and customs.
The permanent alliance of Greek city-states.
The complete eradication of Persian traditions.
The immediate rise of the Roman Empire.
What was the reason behind Alexander's decision to destroy Thebes?
To mark a triumph over Sparta.
To create a new cultural hub in Greece.
To retaliate against Thebes' insurrection and to deter other cities.
To seize Thebes' economic assets.
What was the cultural impact of Alexander the Great's conquests?
Roman culture
Mesopotamian culture
Hellenistic culture
Byzantine culture
