Chapter 6 Review

A peninsula is

• an area of land nearly surrounded by water

• a long poem that tells a story

• a high, rocky hill where early built cities

• a city with its own traditions, government, and laws; both a city and a separate independent state

Which of the following statements best describes the Dark Ages of Greece?

• Few people left Greece

• People traded food and other goods with Egypt and Sicily

• People built temples on an acropolis near them

• Greek civilization collapsed

An acropolis is

• a long poem that tells a story

• a payment made by a less powerful state or nation to a more powerful one

• a high rocky hill where early people built cities

• an area of land nearly surrounded by water

How did power shift from aristocrats to tyrants in Greek city-states?

• The middle class helped overthrow aristocrats

• Tyrants were elected by the people

• Tyrants made friends with the aristocrats and gained power

• Slaves supported the tyrants and led revolts against aristocrats

A tribute is

• a high rocky hill where early people built ciities

• an area of land nearly surrounded by water

• a long poem that tells a story

• a payment made by a less powerful state or nation to a more powerful one

Which of the following statements best describes Athens' early democracy?

• Solon reformed debt laws and rules for debating

• Citizens couldn't own land

• Elections were held every four years

• Males over 21 could debate important laws

An oracle is

• a high rocky hill where early people built cities

• a payment made by less powerful state or nation to a more powerful one

• in ancient Greece, a sacred site used to consult a god or goddess; any priest or priestess who spoke for the gods

• an area of land nearly surrounded by water

Which of the following describes the main reasons Athens grew rich?

• They traded, mined silver, and received tribute

• They attacked city-states

• They sold art to others

• They mined gold

An epic is

• a high rocky hill where early people built cities

• a long poem that tells a story

• a payment made by a less powerful state or nation to a more powerful one

• an area of land surrounded by water

How many gods and goddesses belonged to the family of Greek gods?

• seven

• ten

• twelve

• twenty-one