WorksheetsAncient Greece
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
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1.
How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?
a)
The Greeks had excellent views to create detailed maps, but they struggled to breathe at high altitudes.
b)
The Greeks invented skiing while on the mountains, but they faced the threat of avalanches.
c)
The Greeks thought they were closer to their gods, but they often experienced cold temperatures.
d)
The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.
2.
How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?
a)
Many Greeks became cooks, engineers, and pilots, who lived aboard submarines under the sea and protected the coast.
b)
Many Greeks became divers, surfers, and swimmers, who used the sea to prepare for water sports in the Panhellenic Games.
c)
Many Greeks became explorers, marine biologists, and scientists, who studied new underwater environments in the sea.
d)
Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.
3.
Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?
a)
Greek communities had a large population that could not be controlled by one government.
b)
Greek communities spoke different languages and had various religious beliefs.
c)
Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.
d)
Greek communities were not aware that other groups of people lived in the area.
4.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all famous leaders in which academic field of study?
a)
astronomy
b)
geography
c)
history
d)
philosophy
5.
What types of plays were invented by the ancient Greeks and became a form of entertainment?
a)
comedy and tragedy
b)
documentary and fantasy
c)
horror and romance
d)
indie and western
6.
Why is Homer considered an important figure in world history?
a)
He improved upon the Phoenician alphabet and created a Greek version that included symbols for vowels.
b)
He wrote many lyric poems that emphasized the importance of friendship, family, and love.
c)
He wrote short stories that taught life lessons, such as “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”
d)
He wrote two epics called the Iliad and the Odyssey, which told stories about gods and heroes.
7.
Which ancient Greek scholar wrote about the history of the Persian War, and which ancient Greek scholar wrote about the history of the Peloponnesian War?
a)
Aesop and Sappho
b)
Aristophanes and Euripides
c)
Herodotus and Thucydides
d)
Polybius and Strabo
8.
Why is Hippocrates considered an important figure in world history?
a)
He was an astronomer who determined that the planets orbit around the sun.
b)
He was a doctor who created an oath for medical professionals to act in the best interest of their patients.
c)
He was an engineer who discovered the law of buoyancy and invented water screws to help farmers irrigate their fields.
d)
He was a mathematician who became famous for his theories about geometry.
9.
Who was the Greek politician that was a huge advocate for democracy, supervised the reconstruction of the Acropolis, and turned the Delian League into an empire?
a)
Pericles
b)
Philip
c)
Ptolemy
d)
Pythagoras
10.
What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars?
a)
The Greek victory led to the Peace of Callias and the treaty between the two civilizations ended the Persian Wars.
b)
The Greek victory resulted in the death of King Xerxes and weakened Persian leadership for the rest of the war.
c)
The Persian victory ended democracy in Athens when Greece was forced to surrender and join the Persian Empire.
d)
The Persian victory inspired the Greeks after the outnumbered Spartans and their allies bravely fought to the death.
11.
What was a major cause of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta?
a)
Athens became too powerful after turning the Delian League into its own empire.
b)
Athens invaded Sparta so it could spread democracy farther into Greek territory.
c)
Sparta had violated the terms of a previous peace treaty with Athens multiple times.
d)
Sparta refused Athens' application for membership into the Peloponnesian League.
12.
Why do some historians refer to Alexander as “the Great”?
a)
He was a famous architect who built the Parthenon in Athens and the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt.
b)
He was a famous chariot driver who never lost a race during the Panhellenic Games.
c)
He was a famous king who created one of the world’s largest empires in a short amount of time.
d)
He was a famous philosopher who established several schools, including the Academy and Lyceum.
13.
What was a significant development after Alexander’s death during the Hellenistic Period?
a)
Greece entered the Trojan War to save Queen Helen from her captors in the city of Troy.
b)
Greek ideas mixed with the customs of other civilizations to create a new culture.
c)
The Greek city-states signed a constitution that formed the modern-day country of Greece.
d)
The Greeks experienced a series of climate changes and natural disasters that made life extremely difficult.
14.
Which city-state in ancient Greece experienced several government changes and eventually became the first democracy in the world?
a)
Athens
b)
Corinth
c)
Sparta
d)
Thebes
15.
Which civilization was known for its warriors, building walled fortresses around Greece, and fighting in the legendary Trojan War?
a)
Macedonians
b)
Marathonians
c)
Minotaurs
d)
Mycenaeans
16.
Why did Spartan boys receive limited food and supplies during their military training?
a)
The government acquired most of its materials through trade and it took a long time to get military goods for Spartan warriors.
b)
The government had a low budget and could not afford to give Spartan warriors more than basic equipment.
c)
The government paid for the education of Spartan warriors while families were responsible for their meals and possessions.
d)
The government wanted Spartan warriors to be tough, disciplined, and not tempted by a comfortable life.
17.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of women in Sparta?
a)
Spartan women completed knitting, sewing, and other crafting projects.
b)
Spartan women completed physical training and could own property.
c)
Spartan women could be elected to serve on the council of elders.
d)
Spartan women often worked in the fields as farmers and laborers.
18.
Which of the following empires was the target of Alexander’s military campaign and was conquered after losing the Battles of Granicus, Issus, and Gaugamela?
a)
Carthaginian Empire
b)
Gupta Empire
c)
Persian Empire
d)
Roman Empire
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