Worksheets6th Grade Ch 6 Mega Quiz
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 43mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
hereditary class of rulers, Greek for “rule by the best people”
a)
acropolis
b)
aristocracy
c)
citizen
d)
polis
e)
politics
2.
Greek military formation of heavily armed foot soldiers who moved together as a unit
a)
direct democracy
b)
lecturer
c)
oligarchy
d)
phalanx
e)
representative democracy
3.
Messenian person forced to work as a lowly farmer by Sparta
a)
barracks
b)
ephor
c)
helot
d)
innovation
e)
military state
4.
gained
a)
metic
b)
obtain
c)
slavery
d)
symbolize
e)
tenant farmer
5.
Greek victory over the Persian navy during the Second Persian War
a)
ally
b)
Battle of Marathon
c)
Battle of Salamis
d)
Delian League
e)
Peloponnesian League
6.
in ancient Greek drama, a group of people who commented on the action of a play and advised the characters
a)
chorus
b)
lyric poetry
c)
mythology
d)
Olympic games
e)
polytheism
7.
logical guess
a)
Academy
b)
Hippocratic oath
c)
hypothesis
d)
reason
e)
Socratic method
8.
span of time
a)
acquire
b)
classical civilization
c)
Hellenistic
d)
period
e)
sarissa
9.
the civilization of the ancient Greeks and Romans
a)
acquire
b)
classical civilization
c)
Hellenistic
d)
period
e)
sarissa
10.
18-foot-long Macedonian pike
a)
acquire
b)
classical civilization
c)
Hellenistic
d)
period
e)
sarissa
11.
the form of Greek culture that emerged after Alexander’s conquests
a)
acquire
b)
classical civilization
c)
Hellenistic
d)
period
e)
sarissa
12.
to get hold of; obtain
a)
acquire
b)
classical civilization
c)
Hellenistic
d)
period
e)
sarissa
13.
Which of the following was most important to Macedonia’s conquest of Greece?
a)
new military technologies
b)
Macedonia’s monarchy
c)
the power of Persia
d)
Alexander’s ambition
14.
What gave Alexandria its importance in the ancient world?
a)
its place as a meeting point between Africa, Asia, and Europe
b)
its founding and naming by Alexander
c)
its place as the capital of Egypt under the Ptolemy kings
d)
its ability to attract brilliant Greek writers and thinkers
15.
What is the most probable reason why Alexandria attracted great scientists and mathematicians?
a)
The Great Library made it a center of learning.
b)
The wealth of Egypt funded their work.
c)
Its location on the Mediterranean made it easy to reach.
d)
Egyptians led the ancient world in math and science.
16.
What was the most important lasting impact of Alexander’s conquests?
a)
the spread of Greek ideas around the ancient world
b)
the creation of a new empire
c)
the division of the empire among his generals
d)
Macedonian domination of Greece
17.
Why was the Great Library of Alexandria important?
a)
It attracted brilliant scholars from around the ancient world.
b)
It allowed residents of the city to borrow books for free.
c)
It demonstrated the wealth of Egypt under the Ptolemies.
d)
It reflected the dominance of Hellenistic culture.
18.
form of teaching in which the teacher asks students question after question to force them to think more clearly
a)
Academy
b)
Hippocratic oath
c)
hypothesis
d)
reason
e)
Socratic method
19.
school of philosophy founded by Plato
a)
Academy
b)
Hippocratic oath
c)
hypothesis
d)
reason
e)
Socratic method
20.
the power to think clearly
a)
Academy
b)
Hippocratic oath
c)
hypothesis
d)
reason
e)
Socratic method
21.
oath taken by medical students swearing to practice medicine in an ethical way
a)
Academy
b)
Hippocratic oath
c)
hypothesis
d)
reason
e)
Socratic method
22.
For ancient Greek scientists, the main purpose of forming a hypothesis was to
a)
explain observations.
b)
make medicine.
c)
generate steam power.
d)
create better weapons.
23.
Greek historians changed the way history was written by
a)
recording not just events but the reasons for those events.
b)
checking multiple sources to record events accurately.
c)
writing about recent events such as the Peloponnesian War.
d)
drawing on the philosophical ideas of Plato and Aristotle.
24.
The most important long-term impact of Socrates was
a)
his promotion of critical thinking and reason.
b)
his training of the philosopher Plato.
c)
the criminal activity that led to his death sentence.
d)
his encouragement of good citizenship.
25.
What is the main promise of the Hippocratic oath?
a)
to do no harm
b)
to work for less fortunate people
c)
to rely on scientific principles
d)
to treat people regardless of their status
26.
What most shows Aristotle’s Athenian background?
a)
his argument that citizens need to participate in politics to be happy
b)
his careful classification of government and politics in ancient Greece
c)
his careful attention to natural science
d)
his establishment of a school called the Lyceum
27.
in ancient Greece, an athletic competition held every four years in honor of Zeus
a)
chorus
b)
lyric poetry
c)
mythology
d)
Olympic games
e)
polytheism
28.
poetic songs
a)
chorus
b)
lyric poetry
c)
mythology
d)
Olympic games
e)
polytheism
29.
worship of many gods or deities
a)
chorus
b)
lyric poetry
c)
mythology
d)
Olympic games
e)
polytheism
30.
collection of myths or stories that people tell about their gods and heroes
a)
chorus
b)
lyric poetry
c)
mythology
d)
Olympic games
e)
polytheism
31.
Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture
a)
still serve as models for artists and architects.
b)
no longer have much appeal today.
c)
showed the imperfections of gods and people.
d)
were dazzling white as a sign of purity.
32.
People still read Greek myths today mainly because
a)
human nature has not changed.
b)
they still worship ancient Greek gods.
c)
they are more entertaining than modern literature.
d)
they want to know how people lived in ancient Greece.
33.
The main purpose of the ancient Olympic games was to
a)
honor the god Zeus.
b)
generate advertising revenue.
c)
promote athletes’ careers.
d)
resolve conflicts between city-states.
34.
The most likely reason why an ancient Greek might worship more than one god is that
a)
each god offered help in different areas of life.
b)
he or she wasn’t sure which of the gods was real.
c)
the popularity of different gods changed over time.
d)
he or she became bored with one god and moved on to another.
35.
What is the most important connection between ancient Greek drama and modern theater?
a)
Playwrights today still find inspiration in Greek tragedies.
b)
Modern plays often involve Greek gods and goddesses.
c)
Playwrights today often use choruses to comment on the action.
d)
Modern comedies often draw on ancient Greek themes.
36.
independent state that works with other states to achieve a shared military or political goal
a)
ally
b)
Battle of Marathon
c)
Battle of Salamis
d)
Delian League
e)
Peloponnesian League
37.
military alliance led by Sparta
a)
ally
b)
Battle of Marathon
c)
Battle of Salamis
d)
Delian League
e)
Peloponnesian League
38.
military alliance led by Athens
a)
ally
b)
Battle of Marathon
c)
Battle of Salamis
d)
Delian League
e)
Peloponnesian League
39.
Greek victory over the Persian army that ended the First Persian War
a)
ally
b)
Battle of Marathon
c)
Battle of Salamis
d)
Delian League
e)
Peloponnesian League
40.
Besides the defeat of Persia, what was the most important effect of the Second Persian War?
a)
the dominance of Macedonia
b)
the dominance of Sparta
c)
the dominance of Athens
d)
Persia’s dominance despite its defeat
41.
The allies of Athens in the Delian League began to resent Athens mainly because of its
a)
domination of other members.
b)
frequent conflicts with Sparta.
c)
wealth and superiority.
d)
democratic system.
42.
The most important long-term effect of the Peloponnesian War was
a)
the eventual conquest of Greece by Macedonia.
b)
the victory of Athens.
c)
Spartan control of Greece.
d)
the collapse of the Delian League.
43.
The most important reason for the formation of the Peloponnesian League was
a)
the threat posed by the power of Athens.
b)
the threat posed by democracy in Athens.
c)
a desire to compete with Athens for control of trade.
d)
a desire to conquer Athens and seize its riches.
44.
The victory of Athens over Persia at Marathon was surprising because
a)
Persia was a much larger power than Athens.
b)
Athens did not value military strength.
c)
Sparta had recently defeated Athens.
d)
the people of Marathon sided with the Persians.
45.
person who pays rent, either in money or crops, to grow crops on another person’s land
a)
metic
b)
obtain
c)
slavery
d)
symbolize
e)
tenant farmer
46.
ownership and control of other people as property
a)
metic
b)
obtain
c)
slavery
d)
symbolize
e)
tenant farmer
47.
foreigner in a Greek city-state, often a merchant or artisan
a)
metic
b)
obtain
c)
slavery
d)
symbolize
e)
tenant farmer
48.
to represent
a)
metic
b)
obtain
c)
slavery
d)
symbolize
e)
tenant farmer
49.
As a result of Greek expansion around the Mediterranean and Black Seas,
a)
new ideas spread to and from Greece.
b)
Greeks built a powerful empire.
c)
trade became less important to Greece.
d)
Greece grew rich from looting foreign cities.
50.
In ancient Greece, the most important reason for migration was
a)
overpopulation.
b)
a desire for glory.
c)
a wish to escape tyranny.
d)
foreign invasion.
51.
Most slaves in ancient Greece were
a)
captured in battle.
b)
originally from Africa.
c)
worked to death.
d)
eventually freed.
52.
The wealthier they were, the more likely Greek women were to
a)
remain indoors most of the time.
b)
get involved in politics.
c)
have their own careers.
d)
become successful merchants.
53.
Why did metics not have the full rights of citizens?
a)
They were foreigners.
b)
They were artisans.
c)
They were aristocrats.
d)
They were merchants.
54.
military housing
a)
barracks
b)
ephor
c)
helot
d)
innovation
e)
military state
55.
society organized for the purpose of waging war
a)
barracks
b)
ephor
c)
helot
d)
innovation
e)
military state
56.
man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government in Sparta
a)
barracks
b)
ephor
c)
helot
d)
innovation
e)
military state
57.
new ways of doing things
a)
barracks
b)
ephor
c)
helot
d)
innovation
e)
military state
58.
In what area did Sparta differ most from Athens?
a)
the city’s economic basis
b)
the role of the city’s assembly
c)
the city’s overall military strength
d)
the exclusion of women from politics
59.
On a given day, how were Spartan boys most likely to spend their time?
a)
spear throwing
b)
having meals with their families
c)
studying Greek philosophy
d)
playing games just for fun
60.
Sparta was organized as a military state because of fear of the
a)
helots.
b)
ephors.
c)
oligarchs.
d)
democrats.
61.
The status of the helots was a result of their
a)
defeat.
b)
wealth.
c)
inheritance.
d)
military strength.
62.
What was the most important role of ephors in ancient Sparta?
a)
They made sure that kings followed the law.
b)
They controlled the helots.
c)
They led the assembly.
d)
They presented laws for the kings’ approval.
63.
government in which citizens take part directly in the day-to-day affairs of government
a)
direct democracy
b)
lecturer
c)
oligarchy
d)
phalanx
e)
representative democracy
64.
person who gives an informative talk to students
a)
direct democracy
b)
lecturer
c)
oligarchy
d)
phalanx
e)
representative democracy
65.
democracy in which people elect representatives to make the nation’s laws
a)
direct democracy
b)
lecturer
c)
oligarchy
d)
phalanx
e)
representative democracy
66.
government in which a small group of people rule
a)
direct democracy
b)
lecturer
c)
oligarchy
d)
phalanx
e)
representative democracy
67.
After 700 bce, a sense of equality developed in Greece among
a)
soldiers on horseback.
b)
foot soldiers.
c)
Athenian women.
d)
aristocrats.
68.
Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?
a)
the poor
b)
foot soldiers
c)
the rich
d)
judges
69.
Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?
a)
the rich
b)
the tyrants
c)
women
d)
slaves
70.
Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?
a)
All people deserve equal rights.
b)
There should be no taxation without representation.
c)
People should vote on all matters that concern them.
d)
People should have a voice in government.
71.
Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?
a)
the assembly
b)
the jury
c)
the court system
d)
the boule
72.
Greek city-state
a)
acropolis
b)
aristocracy
c)
citizen
d)
polis
e)
politics
73.
art and practice of government
a)
acropolis
b)
aristocracy
c)
citizen
d)
polis
e)
politics
74.
“high city” in Greek; the upper part of an ancient Greek city, where public buildings and the city’s defenses were located
a)
acropolis
b)
aristocracy
c)
citizen
d)
polis
e)
politics
75.
legal member of a country or city-state
a)
acropolis
b)
aristocracy
c)
citizen
d)
polis
e)
politics
76.
In Greek city-state governments, voting was open to
a)
all men born in that city-state.
b)
free men born in that city-state.
c)
all adults born in that city-state.
d)
all free men, regardless of birth.
77.
What did city-states have that other cities did not?
a)
independent governments
b)
large marketplaces
c)
impressive acropolises
d)
mountain barriers
78.
Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?
a)
the sea
b)
the location near Asia and Africa
c)
the climate
d)
the mountains
79.
Which feature of Greece’s geography explains the ancient Greeks’ need for trade?
a)
the mountainous landscape
b)
the dry summer climate
c)
the location along the seacoast
d)
the location along the boundary between Asia and Europe
80.
Which sentence best describes the relationship between the Minoans and Mycenaeans?
a)
The Minoans defeated the Mycenaeans.
b)
Mycenaean culture was influenced by the Minoans.
c)
Minoan culture was influenced by the Mycenaeans.
d)
The Mycenaeans defeated the Minoans.
81.
The primary purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece was to
a)
honor Zeus through athletic competition.
b)
select the strongest warriors for the army.
c)
celebrate the end of military conflicts.
d)
promote trade between city-states.
82.
Which philosopher is known for his theory of Forms or Ideas?
a)
Aristotle
b)
Socrates
c)
Plato
d)
Pythagoras
83.
The term 'Hellenistic Age' refers to the period
a)
before Alexander the Great's conquests.
b)
after the fall of the Roman Empire.
c)
following Alexander the Great's death, when Greek culture spread.
d)
during the construction of the Parthenon.
84.
The primary function of the agora in a Greek city-state was to
a)
serve as a military training ground
b)
act as a public marketplace and meeting area
c)
house the city-state's government officials
d)
function as a religious center
85.
The concept of 'citizenship' in ancient Athens was notable for
a)
including women and slaves
b)
being based on wealth rather than birth
c)
excluding non-landowners
d)
granting political rights to all male citizens
86.
The use of columns in Greek architecture, such as Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian, primarily served to
a)
support the structure and enhance aesthetic appeal
b)
symbolize the city-state's wealth
c)
honor specific gods or goddesses
d)
differentiate between public and private buildings
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