Golden Age of Greece

Athens was the first city-state to use this type of government.

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Communism

Which leader rebuilt Athens after the Persian Wars and made it even more democratic?

• Solon
• Draco
• Pericles
• Darius

The Delian League was formed to

• Attack the Athenian Empire.

• Defend against a Persian invasion.

• Defend against a Spartan invasion.

• Attack the Persian Empire.

Which of the following did Pericles NOT do?

• invent democracy
• encourage citizens to take pride in their government
• challenge Athenians to spread democratic ideas
• lead the government of Athens

On the acropolis, Athenians built...

• magnificent temples as earthly homes for their gods and goddesses.
• a sports center where they held the Olympics every four years.
• homes for the wealthiest citizens, who valued the beautiful views.
• a meeting place where citizens gathered to discuss issues of the day.

How did Pericles 'expand his empire' for Greece?

• Rebuilding Athens, including the Acropolis
• Start a war with the Spartans
• Nobody cares about this
• He built a strong navy to increase Athens' power over other Greek cities

According to the speech by Pericles, who would most likely by chosen for government positions?

• Educated women
• Wealthy men
• Military leaders
• Devoted citizens

What sort of political system does the United States have?

• Direct democracy
• Representative democracy
• Aristocracy
• Monarchy

Which of the statements below best describes the Age of Pericles?

• A time when Athens was under the power of the Tyrants
• A time when Sparta ruled over Athens
• A time when Athens was poor and weak
• A time when art and democracy flourished

Where was the Acropolis located?

• North of the city of Athens on top of mount Olympus
• Just outside the city walls
• On a hill at the center of the city
• Between Athens and Sparta