Unit 3: Greece & Rome

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an agora in ancient Greece?

• A place for religious worship

• A center for trade and public gatherings

• A fortified hilltop used for protection

• A type of government structure

What feature makes a peninsula unique?

• It is completely surrounded by water.

• It is elevated above surrounding areas.

• It is used for public gatherings and markets.

• It is surrounded by water on three sides.

The Acropolis in Athens is an example of what?

• An elevated city-state with important buildings

• A public marketplace in the center of a city

• A flat plain used for farming

• A peninsula surrounded by water

What is a polis?

• A type of ancient Greek ship

• A Greek city-state

• A marketplace in Greece

• The peak of a mountain

Which best describes a democracy?

• A government where people have the power to make decisions

• A type of government where one person has all the power

• A system where only the wealthy can vote

• A system where the military controls the government

What is mythology?

• Stories about real historical events

• A government system where people vote

• Stories about gods and heroes that explain how the world works

• A type of writing used in ancient times

Which best describes a tyrant?

• A ruler chosen by the people to lead fairly

• A ruler who shares power equally with others

• A ruler who gives up power willingly

• A ruler who uses power unfairly and cruelly

What is an aristocracy?

• A government ruled by a single powerful leader

• A government led by a small group of wealthy, high-class individuals

• A government ruled by the people through voting

• A government controlled by military leaders

What is a city-state?

• A city and its surrounding countryside

• A city that is part of a larger country

• A large country made up of several smaller cities

• A small town with no political power

Which of the following best describes a constitution?

• A list of important citizens who are leaders in a country

• A speech by a king or queen

• A written document that outlines how a government works

• A collection of documents about the country's history