Lesson 1
Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?
Mountains
Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?
The rich
Sparta became a military state because of the...
Helots
Most slaves in ancient Greece became slaves because of:
being captured in battle
What did city-states have that other cities in the world did not?
Independent Governments
Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?
On a regular day, how did most Spartan boys most likely spend their time?
Spear Throwing / Military Training
The most important reason for migration in Ancient Greece was..
overpopulation
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
B) The dry summer climate
Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?
The assembly
The status of the helots was a result of their...
a) wealth
b) inheritance
c) defeat
d) military strength
c) Defeat
Greek Expansion allowed for...
new ideas to spread to and from Greece
In Greek city-state Governments, voting was open to:
Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?
People should have a voice in government
What was the most important role of ephors in ancient Sparta?
They made sure that kinds followed the law
Why did metics not have the full rights of citizens?
They were foreigners.
Which culture was influenced by the Minoans?
Mycenaeans
After 700 BCE, a sense of equality developed in Greece among:
A) Soldiers on horseback.
B) Athenian women.
C) Aristocrats.
D) Foot soldiers.
D) Foot soldiers
In what area did Sparta differ the MOST from Athens?
a) the role of the city's assembly
b) the city's economic basis
c) the city's overall military strength
d) the exclusion of women from politics
B) the city's economic basis
The wealthier Greek women were, the more likely...
they remained indoors.