Ancient Greece Notes

Essential Question: What did the Ancient Greeks do that continue to be important today?

• Developed democracy

• Invented the wheel

• Built the Great Wall

• Discovered America

Which of the following statements is true about the Mycenaeans?

• They were influenced by the Minoans.

• They lived on the Greek mainland.

• They were destroyed in 2000 BC.

• They did not trade with other countries.

What did the Greek Army destroy during the Trojan War?

• The city of Athens

• The city of Troy

• The city of Sparta

• The city of Rome

In which works is the story of the Trojan War told?

• The Iliad and the Odyssey

• The Aeneid and the Metamorphoses

• The Republic and the Symposium

• The Histories and the Annals

Greek city-states were called a ______.

• polis

• acropolis

• metropolis

• democracy

Public buildings and temples in Greek city-states were built on an ______.

• acropolis

• plateau

• valley

• plain

Which of the following was considered the highest level in the class system?

• Small farmers

• Tenant farmers aka thetes

• Aristocracy

• Slaves

Greek women in society were primarily responsible for:

• Managing the household and family affairs

• Participating in political assemblies

• Leading military campaigns

• Engaging in trade and commerce

Which Greek city was known for democracy?

• A) Athens

• B) Sparta

In Sparta, who made the laws?

• Ordinary citizens

• The rich and powerful