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What was the name of the first tribe known to inhabit Greece?
The Minoans
The Spartans
The Myceneans
The Athenians
A) The Minoans
What location were the first tribes of Greece located in?
Athens
Sardis
Asia Minor
Crete
D) Crete
What was the name of the first writing system used in Ancient Greece?
English
Linear B
Cursive
Times New Roman
B) Linear B
All Greeks were intensely loyal to their “polis.” What is a polis?
Family
Country
City-State
World
C) City-State
Which of the following is a similarity that a polis might share w/another polis?
Language
Government
Laws
Money
A) Language
Which of the following is a difference that a polis might have from another polis?
Language
Gods to Worship
Festivals
Calendar
D) Calendar
In a polis, where would the acropolis be located?
In the center of town, with a position to see all that is going on
Near the marketplace, in order to witness the daily transactions
Near the marketplace, in order to witness the daily transaction.
On elevated land, overlooking the city below
D) On elevated land, overlooking the city below
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the acropolis?
It was the location of the original fort
It was the center of business
Greeks refused to allow Gods to be worshiped there
Only Athens and Sparta had an acropolis
A) It was the location of the original fort
Where would you find the agora in a polis?
High above the rest of the city
Near the sea, or near a river
On the outer edge of the city, so laws could be made out of public view
In the middle of town so people had easy access to the market
D) In the middle of town so people had easy access to the market
There were several different governments throughout all of Greece. In fact, most city-states had a transition of governments throughout their history. What is the power structure like in a monarchy?
There are two people in charge, both are kings
There is one person in charge, it can be a king, queen, or emperor
There are a few people in charge
The people are in charge
B) There is one person in charge, it can be a king, queen, or emperor.
Which of the following best describes an oligarchy?
A system where one person (with very strict rules) is in charge
A system where there is more than one equal ruler
A system where the people are in charge
A government where a King or a Queen rules
How is a tyrant government different from a monarchy government?
Tyrant governments have 3 rulers, Monarchies have 1
Tyrants take power by force, Monarchies pass power to oldest son
A Monarch must be a king, whereas a tyrant can be a queen
Monarchs take power by force, Tyrants pass power to their oldest son
B) Tyrants take power by force, Monarchies pass power to oldest son
What background do tyrants usually have experience in?
Cooking
Training
Making Laws
Military Leadership
D) Military Leadership
Which of the following best describes a democracy?
A government where the people elected leaders to rule
A government where 3 leaders rule over the people
A system where 1 leader takes power by force
A type of government is ruled by 1 strict ruler
A) A government where the people elected leaders to rule
What was a major cause of the Persian War?
The Greeks attacked the Persian city of Sardis
The Persians had invaded Sparta
The Persians were becoming jealous of Greek power and culture
The Greeks had kidnapped Persian traders
C) The Persians were becoming jealous of Greek power and culture
Who won the Persian War?
Greece
Athens
Persia
Sparta
A) Greece
What major outcome came from the ending of the Persian War?
The creation of the Peloponnesian League
The ending of the Persian Empire
The creation of the Delian League
The ending of the Delian League
C) The creation of the Delian League
What was the goal of the Delian League?
To be a rival to the all-powerful Peloponnesian League
To defeat the Persian Empire
To defeat Alexander the Great
To protect Greece from a future Persian invasion
D) To protect Greece from a future Persian invasion
Who led the Delian League?
Athens
Sparta
Delos
Mantinea
A) Athens
What reason caused the Peloponnesian League to develop?
The Delian League needed extra help
The Delian League leaders were abusing their power and using the joint league money to buy things just for themselves
The Persian Empire wanted the help of the Peloponnesian League to defeat Greece
The Peloponnesian League wanted power, fame, and glory
B) The Delian League leaders were abusing their power and using the joint league money to buy things just for themselves
Who led the Peloponnesian League?
Sardis
Troy
Athens
Sparta
D) Sparta
What type of government best describes Athens?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
B) Democracy
What type of government best describes Sparta?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
A) Oligarchy
What best describes Athens’ “way of life?”
Military and Strength
Strength and Honor
Arts and Education
Smarts and Strength
C) Arts and Education
What best describes Sparta’s “way of life?”
Military and Strength
Strength and Honor
Arts and Education
Smarts and Strength
A) Military and Strength
Athens had a part of their government called the Council of 500. How were members chosen?
They had to be 60 years old
They had to have military experience
They were chosen by lottery
They had to be rich land-holders
C) They were chosen by lottery
Sparta had a part of their government called the Council of Elders. How were members chosen?
They had to be 60 years old
They had to have military experience
They were chosen by lottery
They were all helots
A) They had to be 60 years old
Which statement best describes SPARTAN trading practices?
Spartans traded widely with all of their neighbors to obtain necessary goods.
Spartans seldom traded with others, and instead relied on farming (and conquering other areas) to get what was needed.
Spartans promoted trade with Egypt, Persia, and China on a regular basis.
Sparta was incredibly rich with natural resources so they never needed to trade with (or take from) others.
B) Spartans seldom traded with others, and instead relied on farming (and conquering other areas) to get what was needed.
Which statement best describes ATHENIAN trading practices?
Athens traded widely with all of their neighbors to obtain necessary goods.
Athens seldom traded with others, and instead relied on farming (and conquering other areas) to get what was needed.
Athens promoted trade with Egypt, Persia, and China on a regular basis.
Athens was incredibly rich with natural resources so they never needed to trade with (or take from) others.
A) Athens traded widely with all of their neighbors to obtain necessary goods.
The land mass which includes Sparta, Olympia, and Mycenae, is called what?
Macedon
Mount Olympus
Delos
The Peloponnesus
D) The Peloponnesus