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WorksheetsAncient Greek Society and Class Hierarchy
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Fill in the blank: The Middle Class held a large number of ________ and the freemen were not born in Greece but had spent their lives in their town, could not be citizens.
non-citizens
slaves
landowners
merchants
The Lower Class in Ancient Greek society was partly made of freedmen, who at one point were slaves.
True
False
According to the passage, who had no legal rights in Ancient Greek society?
Upper Class
Middle Class
Lower Class
Slaves
Refer to the diagram 'Hierarchy of Society'. Which group is at the bottom of the hierarchy?
Artisans
Bureaucrats
Slaves
Nobles
Refer to the diagram 'Hierarchy of Society - Places'. Which class is directly above 'The Slaves'?
The Upper Class/Athens
The Middle Class/Metics
The Lower Class/Freedmen
The Kings
Which seas are mentioned as main sources of communication for Greece?
Aegean Sea, Sea of Crete, and Ionian Sea
Black Sea, Adriatic Sea, and Tyrrhenian Sea
Baltic Sea, Red Sea, and Caspian Sea
Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, and Arabian Sea
Greece had trade and commerce links with which regions?
Asia minor, Cyrus, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Italy, and Sicily
Scandinavia, Australia, South America, Antarctica, Greenland, Japan, and Canada
China, India, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, and Spain
North America, Central Africa, New Zealand, Iceland, Mongolia, Peru, and Thailand
Which material was available near Athens and used for sculpture in Greek architecture?
Marble
Granite
Sandstone
Limestone
What type of bricks were available for Greek architecture?
Sun-dried bricks
Fired clay bricks
Concrete bricks
Glass bricks
What was stucco-powered marble used for in Greek architecture?
Plastering and to receive color decoration
Building columns
Constructing roofs
Making statues
Where was marble stucco used in Greek architecture?
Greek temples and palaces
Roman amphitheaters
Egyptian pyramids
Persian gardens
Fill in the blank: The climate favored the ______ to lead outdoor life.
Greeks
Romans
Egyptians
Persians
Greek temples were surrounded by open colonnades to give full view to common people.
True
False
Fill in the blank: The Greek were ______ and women played a major role in social life.
democratic
monarchic
authoritarian
oligarchic
What was the Hippodrome used for in ancient Greece?
Assembly hall
Open market square
Horse and chariot race
Dance and drama
What is the time period of the Hellenic period? Fill in the blank: The Hellenic period lasted from ________ to ________.
650 B.C. – 323 B.C.
500 B.C. – 200 B.C.
800 B.C. – 400 B.C.
300 B.C. – 100 B.C.
The Hellenic period was influenced by which two types of architecture?
Roman and Greek
Egyptian and Assyrian
Persian and Greek
Indian and Chinese
How was the design of Hellenic architecture described? Fill in the blank: The design was ________ in appearance.
simple
ornate
complex
colorful
What was the Agora used for in ancient Greece?
Religious ceremonies
Open market and public meetings
Military training
Drama performances
Design was _______ and trabeated style evolved from wooden hut.
columnar
circular
arched
domed
Walls in Greek architecture were constructed with all kinds of masonry, i.e. _______ stone to ashlar.
rubble
marble
granite
limestone
Doorways in Greek architecture were usually:
Circular
Square and rectangular
Triangular
Oval
Roofs in Greek architecture were timber sloped roofs covered with _______ or terracotta tiles.
marble
wood
slate
concrete
The Hellenistic period was influenced by _______ culture.
Middle Eastern
African
Indian
Chinese
Orders of Architecture: The column consists of ________, ________, and ________.
Base, Shaft, Capital
Base, Arch, Pediment
Plinth, Drum, Abacus
Column, Beam, Entablature
Orders of Architecture: Which order of architecture is characterized by simple, plain capitals and no base?
Doric order
Ionic order
Corinthian order
In the basic design of a Greek temple, what is labeled as number 1?
Stereobate
Pediment
Cella
Stylobate
In the basic design of a Greek temple, what is labeled as number 2?
Stylobate
Pediment
Cella
Entablature
In the basic design of a Greek temple, what is labeled as number 3?
Colonnade
Pediment
Cella
Stylobate
In the basic design of a Greek temple, what is labeled as number 4?
Pronaos
Naos
Stylobate
Pediment
In the basic design of a Greek temple, what is labeled as number 5?
Cella, or Naos
Stylobate
Pronaos
Pediment
In the basic design of a Greek temple, what is labeled as number 6?
Opisthodomos
Pronaos
Stylobate
Cella
In the basic design of a Greek temple, what is labeled as number 7?
Anta
Pediment
Stylobate
Cella
What was the purpose of the Agora in Ancient Athens?
Religious ceremonies
Open air market place and city square
Military training
Residential area
Fill in the blank: The Stoa was a long ________ building used as shelter at religious shrines.
colonnade
tower
dome
arch
What does the term 'Acropolis' mean in Ancient Greek city structure?
Lower city
Upper city
Market place
Assembly hall
Refer to the Map of Athens. Which structure is located at the center of the city?
Agora
Acropolis
Theater of Dionysus
Assembly (Ecclesia)
What material was used to build the Temple of Parthenon?
Lime stone
Sandstone
Granite
Brick
How many columns are there in the front and on the side of the Temple of Parthenon?
8 columns in the front and 17 columns on the side
6 columns in the front and 13 columns on the side
10 columns in the front and 20 columns on the side
12 columns in the front and 15 columns on the side
What is the height of the statue of Athena including its pedestal?
13 m
8 m
20 m
5 m
What is the function of the Treasury Room in the Parthenon plan?
The Treasury Room was used to store offerings and valuables.
The Treasury Room was used as a living space for priests.
The Treasury Room was used for religious ceremonies.
The Treasury Room was used as a library.
