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Worksheet time: 36mins
Which Greek city-state became the most powerful and important of them all around 700 B.C.?
Minoa
Troy
Athens
Sparta
What was the purpose of the ancient Olympics?
It was a festival for the Gods
To find out who the strongest person in Greece was
To make money
All of these
What field of study are Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle famous for?
Literature
Philosophy
Mathematics
Science
Athens, Sparta, or both: Women had few rights.
Athens
Sparta
Both
Athens, Sparta, or both: Required men to serve in the military
Athens
Sparta
Both
Athens, Sparta, or both: Valued education and the arts.
Athens
Sparta
Both
Athens, Sparta, or both: Boys began their military training at age 7;
Athens
Sparta
Both
Which of these places did Alexander the Great NOT conquer?
Persia
Egypt
China
Indus River Valley
What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?
It was passed on to his son, Phillip II
It was taken over by Sparta
It was divided into 3 Kingdoms
It was returned to the people he conquered
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
What best describes Athens’ “way of life?”
Military and Strength
Smarts and Strength
Arts and Education
Strength and Honor
What type of government best describes Athens?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Who won the Persian War?
Greece
Athens
Persia
Sparta
What was a major cause of the Persian War?
The Athenians came to the aid of other Greek city-states
The Greeks attacked the Persian city of Sardis
The Persians had invaded Sparta
The Greeks had kidnapped Persian traders
Which city would you live in; Athens or Sparta? Why?
What idea that is important today came from ancient Athens?
Nobody should be a slave
People should rule themselves
Men and women should be equal
Leaders should be wise and good
One shared characteristic of Greece was that everyone
Made a pilgrimage to Mt. Olympus
Traded with the same countries
had the same government
spoke the same language
In what area of Greek culture did Socrates, Aristotle and Plato make a lasting contribution?
literature
medicine
philosophy
sculpture
Alexander the Great's empire spread into what three continents?
North America, Asia, and Australia
Europe, Africa and North America
Europe, Asia, and Australia
Europe, Asia and Africa
Plato is best known for his contributions in what field.
exploration
mathmatics
politics
science
Who could own the land in Ancient Greece?
high-level citizens
middle-level citiznes
lowest-level citizens
The lowest ranking citizens worked as farmers or fishermen.
True
False
Women could go to the theater in Ancient Greece.
True
False
Where did low-ranking slaved work in?
wealthy household
farms
quarries and mines
school
Where did mid-level slaves work in?
quarries and mines
farms or in wealthy household
school
stadium
Citizens worked in government as .....
farmers, artists, and slaves
craftspeople, cooks, and gardeners
scientist, teachers, artists, and doctors
People who were not citizens could own their property.
True
False
What did Ancient Greek do in their free time?
Men took their wives to the theater.
Men went to the stadium to keep fit.
Women played a role in a play.
Men and women talked about politics, religions, and philosophy.
Where did women and slaves get the latest news?
in the agora
in the stadium
in the school
in the theater
When was the first Olympic game?
755 BCE
776 BCE
884 BCE
876BCE
How long was the Olympic games held?
every 4 years
every 5 years
every 2 years
every 6 years
What were knuckle-bones made of?
sheep bones
cow bones
pig bones
goose bones
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were famous Greek_______
kings
sculptors
playwrites
philosophers
Two city-states that fought in the Peloponnesian war were
athens andpersia
sparta and persia
sparta and athens
greece and sparta
What did you have to be in order to be called a Greek citizen?
Male and non- Greek
Male, 18 years old, Greek, and own land
Female or male, 18 years old, and Greek
Freed slaves who were born in Greece
True or false. Socrates never wrote anything down.
True
False
A Spartan's name for an enslaved soldier.
Tyrant
Helot
Democracy
Oligarchy
Who was in the Battle of Marathon?
Athenians & Persians
Spartans & Americans
Nobody
(True or false) Did the Persians win the fight?
Yes
No
Maybe
I dont know
Please select the correct answer.
Spartans:
helped the Persians.
helped the Athenians.
Did nothing.
Who had the significantly larger troops?
Persia
Athens
When did the Battle of Marathon take place?
2020 AD
793 AD
3500 BC
490 BC
The warriors of Sparta didn't take part. What reasons did they give?
They were too tired.
They didn't like the Athenians very much.
They were enjoying a festival to celebrate the god, Pan.
They didn't like fighting, really.
They said they would pray for the Athenians instead.
Who were the main combatants of the Battle of Marathon?
Athens and Sparta
Athens and Persia
Athens and Troy
Athens and Knossos
The Persians had a much bigger army than the Athenians. How did the Athenians manage to win?
They attacked the Persians first, confusing them.
They knew they had to win, or risk the lives of their families, their homes, and their city.
They built a wooden horse and snuck it into the enemy camp.
They stayed in their city and fought from the walls.
How many lives were lost in the battle?
300 Persians
790 Athenians
192 Athenians
6000 Persians
How many miles did Pheidippides run, to deliver the news of the Athenian's victory?
26 miles
25 miles
100 miles
500 miles
After he arrived in the city, what did Pheidippides shout?
Adidas!
Reebok!
Nike!
Puma!
What's the capital of India?
Kolkata
New Delhi
Bangalore
Which language do many people speak?
French
English
Spanish
What's the name of India's film industry?
Dollywood
Hollywood
Bollywood
Which monument was built as a tomb for an emperor's wife?
Mysore Palace
Taj Mahal
Jantar Mantar
Jamma Masjid
What'st the most popular sport in India?
Cricket
Hockey
Football
Tennis
what's the currency in India?
Rupee
Euro
Dollar
The Taj Mahal was:
Built to store precious gems
Built for an emperor's late wife
An important government building
Just for show
The most common language in India is:
Indian
English
Hindi
French
The largest Emirate in the UAE is
Ajman
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates is located in the
Central East
Middle East
South East
_____________ is the capital of the UAE.
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
