Ch. 4 Test Review: Ancient Greece

Front

Why does the US have a representative democracy instead of a direct democracy?

Back

it would be impossible for everyone to gather and discuss issues

Front

What did the Greeks believe about the gods?

Back

The gods were in charge of things they couldn't explain.

Front

Which of the following writers wrote fables such as "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

Back

Aesop

Front

Which best describes an acropolis?

Back

a city on a hill

Front

Which of the following best describes the purpose of mythology? to worship many gods, to change what happened in Greek lives, to explain the unexplained, to honor Zeus

Back

to explain the unexplained

Front

Why was it easier for trade and travel in Greece to be done by water?

Back

The land was very rocky and mountainous

Front

POLIS is Greek for

Back

city-state

Front

What were the three styles of Greek columns?

Back

Doric, Ionic and Corinthian

Front

What was the most important aspect of life in Sparta?

Back

being in the military

Front

What happened to Alexander's empire after he died?

Back

It was divided into three kingdoms.