Ancient Greece Unit Test

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100

What was a result of the independent spirit of the early Greeks?

frequent wars between city-states

200

How did government in Sparta differ from government in Athens?

Sparta's citizens had a weaker role in their government.

300

Formation of heavily armed foot soldiers 

Phalanx

400

Hereditary class of rulers

Aristocracy

500

What were two causes of the Peloponnesian War?

1) Sparta and its allies feared Athen's power 

2) Athens placed a ban on trade with Megara

2

100

According to the ancient Greeks' beliefs, where did most of their major gods live?

Mount Olympus

200

Which group of ancient Greek women had greater freedom?

Spartan women 

300

noncitizen 

Metic

400

Political system in which citizens participate directly in decision making

Direct democracy

500

"You have power over your mind- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

Marcus Aurelius's advice suggests that he was most likely influenced by...?

The Stoics

3

100

Which ruler was most responsible for uniting Greece?

King Phillip 

200

Who benefited the most from the oligarchies that governed many ancient Greek city-states?

Wealthy people

300

responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government 

Ephor

400

Kind of Slave

Helot 

500

"Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of this world have the spirit and power of philosophy... cities will never have rest from their evils- no, nor the human race."

Plato expresses his belief that political leaders should be...?

Wise

4

100

What development eventually led to the Peloponnesian War?

Rivalry between Athens and Sparta for power in Greece

200

City-state

Polis

300

What best explains why direct democracy worked in ancient Athens?

The city-state's population of citizens was small

400

Citizens elect others to represent them in the government 

Representative democracy

500

Name TWO ways that the Athenian democracy differs from most modern democracies.

1) Athenian democracy was a direct democracy

2) Women could not vote or hold office in Athens

5

100

The Parthenon is considered the finest example of ancient Greek architecture because of its...?

Balance and harmony of parts

200

Political power held by a small group of people

Oligarchy

300

Art and practice of government

Politics

400

Name TWO of the effects of Alexander the Great's conquests.

1) Greek culture was spread far beyond Greece.

2) Alexandria became an important city for scholarly pursuits.

500

Name TWO tasks done by ephors. 

1) Took care of the day-to-day operation of the government

2) Made sure that the kings and the council ruled within the law