Title: Ancient Greece Quiz
1Ancient Greece Quiz
21 Which of the following bodies of water was
central to Greek Civilization?
- Red Sea
- Nile River
- Indus River
- Aegean Sea
3Aegean Sea
42 Greek civilization was characterized by
- polytheistic religion based on mythology.
- harmony with nature.
- ancestor worship.
- caste systems in religious law.
5polytheistic religion based on mythology.
63 Geographically, Greece is a
- hilly and mountainous peninsula
- fertile river valley surrounded by deserts
- series of large islands
- high plateau enclosed by mountains
7hilly and mountainous peninsula
84 The most likely reason for the development of
Greek mythology was to explain ______.
- monotheism
- rational and animalistic thought
- the relationships of the gods
- human qualities and natural phenomenon
9human qualities and natural phenomenon
10- 5 Which god was at the top of the Greek
hierarchy during the Classical Age?
- Apollo
- Aphrodite
- Zeus
- Heracles
11Zeus
12- 6 The Greek word polis refers to
- written law
- city-state
- aristocracy
- standing army
13city-state
14- 7 The ancient Greeks were divided into small
groups that became city-states. These divisions
were caused primarily by
- Limited natural resources
- Fast moving mountain streams and rivers.
- High mountain ranges.
- The Greeks diverse ethnic and racial origins.
15High mountain ranges
168 The mountains and isolated valleys of Greece
contributed to the development of ______.
- a large, unified Greek empire
- several different Greek languages
- individual city-states
- the Greek alphabet
17individual city-states
189 Overpopulation in Greek cities prompted
inhabitants to ______.
- trade with the Assyrians
- establish new colonies
- improve shipbuilding
- prepare for war against Persia
19establish new colonies
2010 Which two factors contributed to the
colonization shown on this map?
- Overpopulation and the search for fertile soil
- Religious persecution and Phoenician competition
- Political unrest and harsh climate
- Plague and the fear of Roman conquest
21Overpopulation and the search for fertile soil
2211 The "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" are important
because they
- tell the true history of the Trojan War
- present factual accounts of the beginnings of
Greek civilization - are great works of literature that help us
understand life in ancient Greece - are factual accounts of the Persian invasion of
Greece
23are great works of literature that help us
understand life in ancient Greece
24- 12 Which statement best fits the world
described by Homer in the Iliad?
- The Greek world was dominated by warrior kings
who led by virtue of their noble blood and
fighting ability. - Democracy was taking hold, and kings were
becoming more concerned about the well-being of
their subjects. - Greek government modeled itself after the Persian
empire, with a strong central leader and a
bureaucracy to carry out the leader's wishes. - With population increases came an expansion of
trade throughout the Mediterranean region.
25The Greek world was dominated by warrior kings
who led by virtue of their noble blood and
fighting ability.
2613 An important economic development in ancient
Greece was
- an increase in trade with Western Europe.
- a shift from a money economy to a barter economy.
- a shift from a barter economy to a money economy.
- the use of land routes instead of sea routes.
27a shift from a barter economy to a money economy
2814 Athens experienced many different types of
government over the course of its history. Which
form of government was the earliest in Athens?
- monarchy
- aristocracy
- oligarchy
- direct democracy
29monarchy
3015 Which of the following was emphasized in the
education of Spartan youths in ancient Greece?
- An appreciation for the fine arts and literature
- Physical strength and military skill
- The accumulation of wealth through business
- Mathematical and scientific knowledge
31Physical strength and military skill
3216 Life in Sparta was different from life in
Athens because Sparta had-
- A militaristic society
- An artistic society
- A democratic society
- An individualistic society
33A militaristic society
3417 What form of government was practiced in
Sparta?
- monarchy
- aristocracy
- oligarchy
- direct democracy
35oligarchy
3618 In which forms of government was rule based
at least partially on wealth?
- oligarchy and monarchy
- democracy and aristocracy
- aristocracy and oligarchy
- monarchy and aristocracy
37aristocracy and oligarchy
3819 In which form of government is the state
ruled by citizens?
- monarchy
- aristocracy
- oligarchy
- direct democracy
39direct democracy
4020 Solon is an important figure in the history
of ancient Athens because he
- made himself tyrant of the city
- made Athenian government more democratic
- led an army that defeated the Persians
- put down a revolt by the poor farmers of the
city-state
41made Athenian government more democratic
4221 The earliest democratic system of government
was developed in
- Athens.
- Sparta.
- Egypt.
- India.
43Athens
4422 Which number represents the location of
ancient Athens?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
451
4623 A government that is an oligarchy is
characterized by
-
- a representative rule of government.
- rule by a small group.
- rule by a dictator.
- rule by a monarch.
47rule by a small group
4824 Which war replaces the question mark above?
- Persian
- Peloponnesian
- Macedonian
- Trojan
49Persian
50- 25 Which Greek battle is not correctly matched
with a statement of its significance?
- Salamis Athenian Naval victory that destroyed
Persian supplies. - Marathon a Greek army saved Athens in the first
Persian War. - Thermopylae Spartan victory that saved their
city from the Persians. - Plataea decisive Greek victory of the Second
Persian War.
51Thermopylae Spartan victory that saved their
city from the Persians
52- 26 After the Persian Wars, the Greeks formed a
defensive alliance called the
- Delian League
- Legion
- Centuriate Assembly
- Triumvirate
53Delian League
5427 As a result of the Delian League
- Greece became a part of the Persian Empire
- The Persian Empire was destroyed
- The influence of Athens increased in Greece
- Spartan power in Greece declined greatly
55The influence of Athens increased in Greece
56- 28 The leader of Athens in its Golden Age of
democracy and creativity was
- Thucydides
- Socrates
- Hippocrates
- Pericles
57Pericles
5829 Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were ancient
Greek ______.
- gods
- rulers
- sculptors
- philosophers
59philosophers
60- 30 Socrates taught that wisdom began with
- years of study and contemplation.
- a wide range of life experiences and tests.
- knowledge of your ignorance.
- respect for your unique value.
61knowledge of your ignorance
6231 During the Golden Age of Athens, Pericles
extended the right to participate in the
government to most adult males. This expanded the
principle of ____.
- oligarchy
- democracy
- monarchy
- tyranny
63democracy
6432 The democracy of ancient Athens was different
from democracy today in the United States,
because in Athens
- slaves could participate in government
- only male citizens could vote directly on
proposed laws - women were the complete equals of men politically
and economically - most people living in the city-state could vote
65only male citizens could vote directly on
proposed laws
6633 This sequence describes the development of
government in ancient
- Byzantium
- Sparta
- Rome
- Athens
67Athens
68- 34 What is the correct order of the evolution of
democracy in Athens? - Monarchy, aristocracy, tyranny, democracy
- Aristocracy, monarchy, tyranny, democracy
- Tyranny, aristocracy, monarchy, democracy
- Monarchy, tyranny, aristocracy, democracy
69Monarchy, aristocracy, tyranny, democracy
7035 During Greeces Golden Age, the Parthenon was
built to honor which Greek goddess?
- Athena
- Aphrodite
- Apollo
- Hera
71Athena
7236 What is the best title for the list above?
- Types of Incan Roads
- Types of Roman Arches
- Types of Greek Columns
- Types of Egyptian Pyramids
73Types of Greek Columns
7437 Which civilization influenced the
architecture in this picture?
- Greek
- Russian
- Byzantine
- Islamic
75Greek
7638 Which event is described in this list?
- The Gallic Wars
- The Peloponnesian War
- The Trojan War
- The Punic Wars
77The Peloponnesian War
7839 Competition between the Greek city-states of
Athens and Sparta helped cause the
- Peloponnesian War
- destruction of Carthage
- Persian Wars
- legalization of Christianity
79Peloponnesian War
8040 In this quotation, Pericles describes
Athenian society as valuing
- military discipline
- civic responsibility
- religious freedom
- economic opportunity
81civic responsibility
8241 According to the map, which battle took
place last?
- Granicus
- Issus
- Gaugamela
- Hydaspes
83Hydaspes
84- 42 The fatal weakness of the Greek city states
was their
- failure to establish a lasting unity.
- lack of patriotic spirit.
- inability to make alliances.
- unequal social class structure
85failure to establish a lasting unity.
86- 43 What king from Macedonia created this empire?
- Philip II
- Alexander the Great
- Darius
- Cyrus the Great
87Alexander the Great
8844 Which accomplishment is associated with
Alexander the Great?
- The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
- The introduction of Christianity to the Near East
- The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
- The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
89The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
9045 The combination of Greek and oriental
culture that was spread by Alexander the Great
was called ______.
- Hellenistic
- Ptolemaic
- Macedonian
- Middle Eastern
91Hellenistic Age
9246 What is the Hellenistic Age known for?
- diffusion of Greek ideas eastward
- Egypt conquers Nubia
- supremacy of Athens in the Mediterranean
- Rome establishes an empire
93diffusion of Greek ideas eastward
9447 Early Hellenic culture spread from Greece to
Asia Minor as a result of
- dynastic decline
- climate changes
- sea trade
- democratic elections
95sea trade
9648 Which of the following waterways provided a
pathway between ancient Greece and Egypt?
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Black Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
97Mediterranean Sea
98- 49 Which ancient Greek figure is most closely
associated with science?
- Plato
- Socrates
- Homer
- Archimedes
99Archimedes
10050 Hippocrates made important contributions in
the area of
- poetry
- sculpture
- philosophy
- medicine
101medicine
10251 A book about the greatest contributions of
Greek culture to Western civilization would
include such topics as ______.
- Homer, Confucius, and Herodotus
- Euclid, Aristotle, and Thucydides
- Archimedes, Zeus, and Moses
- Siddhartha Gautama, Sophocles, and Homer
103Euclid, Aristotle, and Thucydides