Geography
Religion/Economics
Achievements
Politics
Society
100
Where are most of the city-states of Ancient Greece located? A. Near the coast. B. In the mountains. C. Near rivers. D. On open plains.
A. Near the coast.
100
Which type of Greek story usually involves animals and a moral lesson? A. Fable B. Myth C. Epic Poem D. Chapter Book
A. Fable
100
Which city-state developed the idea of a jury? A. Corinth B. Athens C. Megara D. Argos
B. Athens
100
What was done to a citizen if they missed the assembly or did not vote? A. They let you vote later. B. They signed your Voyager Card C. They sent slaves to spread red paint on you to embarrass you due to your lack of participation. D. They asked you to mail in your ballot.
C. They sent slaves to spread red paint on you to embarrass you due to your lack of participation.
100
In which city-state did women have the most rights in? A. Sparta B. Athens C. Argos D. Megara
A. Sparta
200
What geographical barrier kept city-states isolated from one another? A. Rivers B. Deserts C. Valleys D. Mountains
D. Mountains
200
The Greeks traded for all of these goods EXCEPT: A. Wood B. Linen C. Grain D. Cheese
D. Cheese
200
What are the two main achievements of the city-state of Argos? A. Coins and Sculpture B. Copper and Olive Oil C. Wool and Linen D. Wine and Monarchy
A. Coins and Sculpture
200
What type of government originated in Ancient Greece? A. Monarchy B. Empire C. Democracy D. Oligarchy
C. Democracy
200
What was the term in Ancient Sparta for slaves who were owned by the state? A. Laborers B. Helots C. Workers D. Voyagers
B. Helots
300
Name the geographical feature that is located in the city-state of Corinth. A. Peninsula B. Valley C. Isthmus D. Delta
C. Isthmus
300
The Greeks honored their gods in all of the following ways EXCEPT: A. Sacrifices B. Myths/Stories C. Writing a Bible-like book about them D. Statues
C. Writing a Bible-like book about them
300
The city-state of Corinth developed the first __________; an achievement that can still be seen in our world today. A. Bank B. Paper C. Hot Chocolate D. Democracy
A. Bank
300
Who was considered a "citizen" in Athens? A. A person who was born in Athens, as well as both parents. B. Every person living in the city-state. C. Men who were born in Athens, whose parents were both born in the city-state as well. D. Men and women above the age of 18.
C. Men who were born in Athens, whose parents were both born in the city-state as well.
300
Who wrote the famous Epic Poems of Ancient Greece? A. Charles Dickens B. Aesop C. Homer D. Ms. Prom
C. Homer
400
Why did the Ancient Greeks rely so heavily on trading? A. Because they hated the hard work of farming. B. Because they enjoyed talking to people from other civilizations. C. They couldn't farm very well so trading gave them food as well as resources that couldn't be found in Greece. D. They enjoyed the sea.
C. They couldn't farm very well so trading gave them food as well as resources that couldn't be found or produced in Greece.
400
What were the two main exports that Ancient Greece was known for and traded? A. Grain and Wood B. Olive Oil and Wine/Grapes C. Metal and Oranges D. Copper and Silk
B. Olive Oil and Wine/Grapes
400
What was one of the most unique products that Corinth traded and became popular for? A. Perfume B. Wine C. Gems D. Wool
A. Perfume
400
Who ran the government of Sparta? A. The Assembly B. The Senate C. The King D. The People
C. The King
400
This is the name given to the groups of wealthy landowners that governed the majority of Greek city-states. A. Kings B. Assembly C. Senate D. Aristocrats
D. Aristocrats
500
Which statement best describes the geography of Greece. A. Greece has fertile land and soil with flowing rivers that help with irrigation. B. Greece has a desert like climate that causes NO farming or agriculture at all. C. Greece has a mountainous landscape that forces them to grow what they can in valleys but rely mostly on the sea.
C. Greece has a mountainous landscape that forces them to grow what they can in valleys but rely mostly on the sea.
500
Competitions such as the Olympics (used to honor Zeus) were usually included in _____________, which were held all over Greece to honor multiple Gods. A. Concerts B. Festivals C. Elections D. Parties
B. Festivals
500
What was the achievement that allowed the Greeks to defeat the Persian Empire during war as well as help them become excellent traders? A. Cars B. Oracles C. Highly advanced ships D. Wagons
C. Highly advanced ships
500
Describe two differences between the government of Sparta and Athens.
Answers will vary.
500
Which of the following was NOT an important part of Greek life? A. Theater B. Art C. Elaborate Food and Meals D. Religion
C. Elaborate Food and Meals
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