Multiple Choice
What is citizenship?
Where people belong to a certain country.
What is mythology?
It is a story to explain how something in the world happens.
How did Philip II, Alexander the Great’s father, take the Kingdom of Macedonia, and turn it into a military superpower with the use of a tactic called the Phalanx?
This tactic used longer spears (Sarissas) and lighter armor allowing for longer reach and faster reach allowing for a quick conquest of Greece.
Was Julius Caesar a hero or villain? Explain.
That is debatable. Maybe a bit of both. He was a conqueror who brought glory to Rome, he genuinely cared for the people, he was an effective ruler, and was very organized. He was also power-hungry and possibly had ambitions to be a dictator.
What is Democracy?
It is a government where the people vote on everything. It is chaotic and it often divides people based on needs.
What is a city-state?
A state containing a city and the land around it.
What is a Republic?
A form of government where citizens vote to send a leader to represent them in the capital.
I was a Senator of Rome whose name is synonymous with power. I conquered Gaul and was later assassinated by my fellow senators because they feared I was gaining to much power.
Julius Caesar
What was the purpose of Greek Mythology? Explain.
Greek mythology was a way to explain who did what and why something that Greeks couldn't explain happened. "Why don't I have a job? It's not because I'm lazy, its just that the gods hate me!"
What is Oligarchy?
Oligarchy is where the best and brightest people rule (their opinion). Often it leads to stability and some corruption.
What is Democracy?
A form of government where citizens vote on each issue.
What is the Socratic method?
It is a form of teaching based around asking the question "why."
I was the creator of the Phalanx. I was a reformer of my Kingdom, and I was later assassinated and my throne was given to my son.
Philip II
What is monarchy/tyranny?
Where one person rules with absolute power. Monarchy is concentrated in the hands of one family, while tyranny is often in the hands of a military ruler.
What is Aristocracy?
They are large, wealthy, landowners.
What is a Constitution?
A written document of laws.
I was one of the greatest conquerors in human history. My empire dominated Greece and spread from Egypt to the borders of India.
Alexander the Great
What is Polytheism?
The belief in many gods or goddesses.
What is an empire?
A nation spanning the size of multiple countries.