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100
This is a famous quote by Socrates.
How does this quote relate to the life and philosophy of Socrates?
- A Socrates believed in aligning one's life to the will of other people and the government.
- B Socrates made people abandon their beliefs and then told them what to believe.
- C Socrates taught through questioning and reflection and encouraged people to draw their own conclusions.
- D Socrates discouraged people from spending too much time reflecting on their roles in society.
Why did Greek city-states like Athens depend on sea trade?
- A They were located near the Mediterranean Sea.
- B They were landlocked.
- C They had weak militaries.
- D They were unable to cross the Ural Mountains.
C Socrates taught through questioning and reflection and encouraged people to draw their own conclusions.
A They were located near the Mediterranean Sea.
100
This is a map of the Mediterranean Sea.
Which number correctly identifies Ancient Greece’s sphere of influence?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
This is a map of the Mediterranean Sea and Europe.
Which number correctly identifies the location of Ancient Greece?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
D 4
C 3
100
This is a quote from Greek philosopher, Pericles.
According to this quote, what type of government was supported in Athens?
- A democracy
- B dictatorship
- C monarchy
- D oligarchy
A democracy
100
The Peloponnesian War was fought between Sparta and what other civilization?
A Athens
B Israel
C Persia
D Rome
What started the Peloponnesian War? Who won the war and how?
A Athens
Sparta feared that Athens was becoming too powerful. The Spartans were jealous of the influence of Athens. Sparta made a deal with Persia and gave land to Persia for Gold. The Spartans used the Gold to build up their navy to defeat Athens.
100
In what way were Greek gods and goddesses similar to humans?
- A Greek gods and goddesses could die
- B Greek gods and goddesses lived in human cities.
- C Greek gods and goddesses had their own religion.
- D Greek gods and goddesses had human emotions.
- D Greek gods and goddesses had human emotions.
200
How did Ancient Athens extend political power to its citizens?
- A It allowed religious leaders to appoint dictators.
- B It randomly selected citizens to become temporary dictators.
- C It forced all citizens to serve in local government.
- D It allowed citizens to vote in a direct democracy.
This is a chart that describes the characteristics of a system in Ancient Greece.
What system is described by this chart?
A Athenian democracy
B Helenistic democracy
C Phillipian democracy
D Spartan democracy
D It allowed citizens to vote in a direct democracy.
A Athenian Democracy
200
This is a map of Greece.
Identify map locations #1-4.
What effect did the geography of Ancient Greece have on its early development?
- A Mountains led to the creation of independent city-states.
- B Lack of natural resources decreased population.
- C Lack of coastal ports prevented trade.
- D Flat land encouraged several small societies to combine as one.
1 Peloponnesian Peninsula
2 Athens
3 Macedonia
4 Troy (Asia Minor)
A Mountains led to the creation of independent city-states.
200
This chart compares the cultures of two different Greek city-states.
Which term best completes this chart?
- A Argos
- B Corinth
- C Rhodes
- D Sparta
This chart compares the governments of two Greek city-states.
The government of which Greek city-state is described in column A?
- A Athens
- B Corinth
- C Megara
- D Sparta
D Sparta
A Athens
200
According to Greek history, which war was The Odyssey written about?
- A Punic War
- B Trojan War
- C Persian War
- D Hundred Years War
How did the Trojan War begin? Who won the War and How?
B Trojan War
Paris of Troy kidnapped Helen of Sparta
The Greeks defeated the Trojans with the Trojan Horse (Deception)
200
What was the primary goal of the ancient Olympic Games?
- A to promote peace in Greece
- B to create Spartan soldiers
- C to spread Athenian philosophy
- D to honor the Greek gods
- D to honor the Greek gods
300
Which statement best describes the differences in the cultures and goals of people living in ancient Athens and ancient Sparta?
- A Athenians created a strong military-based oligarchy, while Spartans developed the first direct democracy.
- B Spartans worked to develop technologies, while Athenians destroyed religious buildings of those they conquered.
- C Athenians focused on education and art, while Spartans were focused on becoming powerful warriors.
- D Spartans spent time working to cure diseases, while Athenians discovered many new lands.
Which statement about Athens and Sparta is true?
- A Athenian society focused on military power.
- B Spartan women enjoyed more equality than Athenian women.
- C Spartan society focused on artistic expression.
- D Athenian men were more militaristic than Spartan men.
- C Athenians focused on education and art, while Spartans were focused on becoming powerful warriors.
- B Spartan women enjoyed more equality than Athenian women.
300
What was an important feature of most Greek city-states?
- A an acropolis
- B a moat
- C a church
- D a city wall
These are images of two Ancient Greek artifacts.
These images show that the Ancient Greeks had great accomplishments in which areas?
- A architecture and theater
- B medicine and astronomy
- C monotheism and metalworking
- D science and civics
A an acropolis
A architecture and theater
300
How did the expansion of the Persian Empire impact the Greek city-states?
- A It brought Islam into Greece.
- B It drew Greece into a war with Persia.
- C It increased trade between Greece and Persia.
- D It brought trade economics to Greece.
How did the creation of the Delian League indicate a major change in Ancient Greek politics?
- A It was the first time that the Greek nation divided into separate kingdoms.
- B It was the first alliance of independent Greek states.
- C It was the first time that the Greek nation was conquered by the Persians.
- D It was the first democratic nation created by the Greeks.
- B It drew Greece into a war with Persia.
- B It was the first alliance of independent Greek states.
300
Which Ancient Greek figure made great advances in political philosophy?
- A Alexander
- B Plato
- C Pythagoras
- D Zeus
If a person is demonstrating the teaching method developed by Socrates, which strategy is being used?
- A memorization of content
- B asking questions
- C using graphic organizers
- D telling stories
B Plato
B asking questions
300
This is a quote from the Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle.
According to Aristotle, the best form of government is one ruled by what?
- A the king
- B the law
- C the needy
- D the wealthy
How did Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle contribute to Greek culture?
- A They were philosophers who encouraged people to expand their knowledge.
- B They were architects who developed different types of columns.
- C They were scientists who studied the human body and discovered new medical practices.
- D They were mathematicians who developed new ideas about geometric shapes.
B the law
A They were philosophers who encouraged people to expand their knowledge.
400
This is a quote from Socrates.
Based on this quote, Socrates made contributions to which aspect of Ancient Greek culture?
- A architecture
- B education
- C military
- D trade
____________came up with the idea that the Sun was the center of the universe.
B education
Aristarchus
400
These notes were taken by a student in class.
Which best completes the chart?
A unified Greek city-states
B spread Greek (Hellenistic) culture and ideas
C formed several mathematical theories still used today
D wrote several epics and plays still studied today
Who was King Leonidas?
B spread Greek (Hellenistic) culture and ideas
Leonidas died at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. He fought to the very end using his teeth just as his Spartan mother had taught him. The Spartan king stand against the invading Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae in central Greece is one of the enduring tales of Greek heroism, invoked throughout Western history as the epitome of bravery exhibited against overwhelming odds.
400
How was ancient Greek religion similar to most other ancient religions throughout the world?
What two genres of theatre were used in Ancient Greece to convey Greek ideas and values?
According to Greek history, which war was The Odyssey written about? Who wrote the Odyssey?
Polytheistic
Comedy and Tragedy
Trojan War
Homer
400
How did the rise of Alexander the Great impact much of the Middle East?
- A Greek culture was spread throughout the region.
- B An era of peace and prosperity spread throughout the region.
- C Monotheistic religion was spread throughout the region.
- D Isolationist ideas spread throughout the region.
How did Alexander the Great increase the size of the Hellenistic Empire?
- A through trade
- B through political alliances
- C through religion
- D through military conquests
- A Greek culture was spread throughout the region.
- D through military conquests
400
This is a photograph of a building created in Ancient Greece.
This building is evidence that Greek society supported which part of culture?
- A exploration
- B theater
- C trade
- D writing
What ancient Greek monument is shown in this image?
- A Acropolis
- B Aqueduct
- C Coliseum
- D Parthenon
B theater
D Parthenon
500
This diagram shows one mathematical theory still used today.
Which Greek philosopher developed this mathematical theory?
- A Aristotle
- B Plato
- C Pythagoras
- D Socrates
How did the rule of Alexander the Great impact the Middle East?
- A Extended wars increased the economy of the region.,
- B The religion of Islam gained popularity.
- C The population was forced to retreat deeper into Asia.,
- D Hellenistic ideas and customs spread to the region.
- C Pythagoras
- D Hellenistic ideas and customs spread to the region.
500
Identify Map locations #1-4
Identify Map locations #1-5
Map #1
1 Peloponnesian Peninsula (Sparta)
2 Athens
3 Macedonia
4 Troy (Asia Minor)
Map #2
1 Mediterranean Sea
2 Black Sea
3 Greece
4 Asia Minor
5 Caspian Sea
500
The works of Pythagoras are most closely associated with what field of study?
- A mathematics
- B philosophy
- C politics
- D science
What do the famous Greek thinkers, Archimedes and Pythagoras, have in common?
- A They both developed political theories.
- B They both moved to the city of Rome.
- C They both developed mathematical theories.
- D They both traveled with Alexander the Great.
A mathematics
C They both developed Mathematical theories.
500
What started the Persian War? Who won the war?
Darius of Persia wanted revenge against Greece (Athens) because the Greeks supported rebellion in Persia. Darius felt the Greeks had meddled in the affairs of Persia. The Greeks defeated the Persians.
500
These notes were taken by a student in class.
Which best completes these notes?
- A unified the Greek city-states
- B spread Greek culture and ideas
- C formed several mathematical theories still used today
- D wrote several epics and plays still studied today
These are photographs of two buildings in Europe.
Looking at the dates of construction of these two buildings, what conclusion can be made regarding the influence of Hellenistic culture?
A Hellenistic culture had little effect on neighboring civilizations.
B Hellenistic culture affected the language and religion of nearby groups.
C Hellenistic culture greatly affected the architecture of other civilizations.
D Hellenistic culture resulted in the ultimate failure of multiple ancient civilizations.
Father of History
Father of Medicine
Father of Geometry
Father of Numbers
B spread Greek culture and ideas
C Hellenistic culture greatly affected the architecture of other civilizations.
Herodotus
Hippocrates
Euclid
Pythagoras