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Ancient Greek Vocab

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A style of government that the leader had invaded and taken over
a)
Agora
b)
Assembly
c)
tyranny
2.
A place where Greeks meet and conduct buisness (Market)
a)
Acropolis
b)
Agora
c)
Assembly
3.
A large hill which the Greeks built their city-states around
a)
Acropolis
b)
Agora
c)
Democracy
4.
A city within Greece. It is known for education and Phylosophy
a)
Democracy
b)
Athens
c)
Sparta
5.
The kind of government that is run by a small group of people
a)
Democracy
b)
Polis
c)
Oligarchy
6.
A government in which the citizens take part in the political process by voting for the leaders of the government.
a)
Democracy
b)
City-State
c)
Polis
7.
A political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands.
a)
Democracy
b)
City-State
c)
Polis
8.
Short Stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live
a)
Myth
b)
Fable
c)
Mt. Olympus
d)
Penninsula
9.
A body of stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
a)
Myth
b)
Fable
c)
Mt. Olympus
d)
Penninsula
10.
A mountain peak in Greece, believed to be the home of Greek gods
a)
Myth
b)
Fable
c)
Mt. Olympus
d)
Penninsula
11.
An area of land surrounded by water on 3 sides
a)
Myth
b)
Fable
c)
Mt. Olympus
d)
Penninsula
12.
A city-state within Greece known for a strong army
a)
Myth
b)
Sparta
c)
Athens
d)
Penninsula
13.
A person who offers views and theories (Socrates, Plato)
a)
Myth
b)
Philosopher
c)
Athens
d)
Penninsula
14.
He is known for conquering other lands and spreading Greek culture.
a)
Plato
b)
Socrates
c)
Alexander the Great
d)
Penninsula
15.

Which ancient Greek city-state was famous for its military discipline and training?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

c)

Thebes

d)

Corinth

16.

What is the term for a marketplace in ancient Greek cities where people gathered to trade and discuss politics?

a)

Acropolis

b)

Assembly

c)

Polis

d)

Agora

17.

A form of government in ancient Greece where citizens gathered to make decisions collectively.

a)

Tyranny

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Democracy

18.

A famous ancient Greek structure located on the Acropolis in Athens.

a)

Parthenon

b)

Agora

c)

Assembly

d)

Polis

19.

A form of government in ancient Greece where one person seized power and ruled alone.

a)

Tyranny

b)

Polis

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

20.

What was the name of the assembly in Athens where citizens could speak and vote on laws?

a)

Polis

b)

Acropolis

c)

Assembly

d)

Agora

21.

Which term describes a government ruled by a few powerful individuals in ancient Greece?

a)

Tyranny

b)

Fable

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Democracy