Topic 6 Test

Which factor contributed to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens' navy was defeated at the Battle of Marathon.

• Sparta and its allies were concerned about Athens' growing influence.

• Sparta conquered Athens.

• Athens imposed trade restrictions on the Peloponnesian League.

What was a cause of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens’ military was stronger after the Conquest of King Tut.

• The Trogan War ended

• Athens placed a ban on trade with Megara
• Athens demanded more trubite from the other city-states.

In ancient Greek city-states, which group held the most power under oligarchic rule?

• wealthy aristocrats

• military leaders

• common citizens

• artisans

In what way was the political structure of Sparta distinct from that of Athens?

• Sparta’s citizens had a weaker role in their government

• Sparta had a larger assembly than Athens.

• The assembly had more influence in Sparta than in Athens.

• Women had voting rights in Sparta but not in Athens.

In what way did the upbringing of Spartan boys differ from that of Athenian boys?

• Spartan boys were trained for military service, while Athenian boys were educated in arts and sciences.

• Athenian boys were taught to fear change, while Spartan boys embraced new ideas.

• Spartan boys focused on trade and commerce, while Athenian boys were trained for conquest.

What was a significant factor that contributed to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War?

• Formation of alliances such as the Peloponnesian League and the Delian League

• Competition for dominance between Athens and Sparta

• Athens' resentment towards Sparta's alliance with Persia

• Persian invasions of Greek territories in Ionia

Who played a crucial role in the consolidation of Greek city-states?

• Alexander the Great

• Pericles

• King Philip

• Leonidas

What aspect of the Parthenon exemplifies the pinnacle of ancient Greek architectural achievement?

• Its use of innovative building materials.

• Its intricate and colorful frescoes.

• balance and harmony of parts.

• Its massive and imposing structure.

In Greek mythology, where was the home of the Olympian gods?

• in the Underworld

• in the Aegean Sea

• on Mount Olympus

• at the Oracle of Delphi

How did Athenian democracy differ from most modern democracies?

• The government of Athens shared the power with other city-states.

• Modern democracies are a direct democracy.

• Athenians believed in the ideal of the Mandate of Heaven.

• Women could not vote or hold office in Athens.