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100
In geographical terms, how can the land of Greece be classified?
  • A. Continent
  • B. Island
  • C. Isthmus
  • D. Peninsula
D. Peninsula
100
Along with the Mycenaeans, which civilization helped shape ancient Greek culture?
  • A. Acropolits
  • B. Helenists
  • C. Minoans
  • D. Ottomans
C. Minoans
100

This image of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home he built in Virginia. Notice the unique design and columns at the front of the house. Answer the question below:
For what claim could this image provide evidence?
  • A. Virginia and ancient Greece have similar landscapes and climate
  • B. Structures in Greek architecture were designed to withstand disasters.
  • C. ARchitects in colonial America and ancient Greece were paid for designs.
  • D. The leaders of the American Revolution were influenced by Greek civilization
D. The leaders of the American Revolution were influenced by Greek civilization
100
What does democracy mean?
  • A. Rule of law
  • B. Rule of the people
  • C. rule of the leaders
  • D Rule of the powerful
B. Rule of the people
100
Spartan women also received physical training. Like the men, they learned how to run, jump, wrestle, and throw javelins.
What conclusion can be drawn about Spartan women from this description?
  • A. They disliked sports or exercise
  • B. They mainly ran their households
  • C. They did not enjoy their daily life.
  • D. They were mostly strong and healthy.
They were mostly strong and healthy.
200
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
  • A. A lack of natural seaports limited communication
  • B. An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
  • C. Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
  • D. Mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states
D. Mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states
200
Alexander the Great brought Greek customs to new parts of the world, which caused the spread of what culture?
  • A. Hellenistic
  • B. Spartan
  • C. Socratic
  • D. Trojan
A. Hellenistic
200
How did the rise to power and reign of Philip of Macedonia and his son Alexander, MOST affect Greece?
  • A. They strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule.
  • B. They made Macedonia into the intellectual center of the world.
  • C. They established a peaceful relationship with the Persian Empire
  • D. The Greeks were at war with other invaders
B. They made Macedonia into the intellectual center of the world.
200
What City-state did democracy start in ancient Greece?
  • A. Athens
  • B. Delphi
  • C. Rome
  • D. Troy
A. Athens
300
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements/
  • A. The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art
  • B. The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming
  • C. The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
  • D. The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless
A. The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art
300
In which form of government could all citizens participate directly in the government?
  • A. democracy
  • B. monarchy
  • C. oligarchy
  • D. tyranny
A. democracy
300
What would ahve been the most serious negative effect in Sparta if its army had become weak?
  • A. Soldiers would leave Sparta to fight elsewhere
  • B. Slaves could have staged a successful rebellion
  • C. Boys from Sparta would have lost their courage.
  • D. Spartan women would have had to join the army
B. Slaves could have staged a successful rebellion
400
Which statement best describes the importance of early Greek philosophers?
  • A. They helped greek people make daily household decisions
  • B. They described why gods and goddesses should be worshipped
  • C. They identified which events were clearly the works of gods
  • D. They promoted using the human mind to think and understand.
    D. They promoted using the human mind to think and understand.
    400
    In which form of government is power concentrated in just a few rulers?
    • A. democracy
    • B. monarchy
    • C. oligarchy
    • D. tyranny
    C. oligarchy
    400
    "An Athenian citizen does not put private affairs before affairs of the state; even our merchants and businessmen know something about politics. We alone believe that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is more than harmless, he is useless." -- Pericles, Funeral Oration
    Based on the quotation, what does Pericles think is valued in Athenian society?
    • A. civic responsibility
    • B. economic opportunity
    • C. military discipline
    • D. religious freedom
    A. civic responsbility
    500
    Which statement best summarizes the lasting importance of the many achievements of ancient Greece?
    • A. They strongly shaped Western civilization
    • B. They helped Greece become a military power
    • C. They showed the curiosity of the Greek mind
    • D. They showed their superiority over the Spartans
      A. They strongly shaped Western civilization
      500
      What is the term for a person who has certain rights and responsibilities in a cith-state or nation?
      • A. artisan
      • B. citizen
      • C. republican
      • D. slave
      B. citizen