Ancient Greece - Lesson 1

What kind of government was created in the city-state of Athens?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

What is a polis?

• A city that has its own government

• A large empire ruled by a single king

• A country with many cities

• A town with no government

What geographic feature made Greece different from other early civilizations?

• It was surrounded by mountains, rivers, and islands

• It had no access to water

• It was in a large desert

• It was covered mostly by plains

What did the Greeks believe about their gods and goddesses?

• They were perfect and never made mistakes

• They were all friendly and kind

• They had great powers but also human-like emotions

• They lived in temples built by the people

Where did the 12 main Greek gods and goddesses live?

• The Parthenon

• The Nile River Valley

• Mount Olympus

• The Polis

In early Greek society, who had the most rights?

• Enslaved people

• Women

• Rich men

• Farmers

What is citizenship?

• A government run by one leader

• A group of soldiers who protect the city-state

• Rights and duties of a person in a city-state

• A type of tax paid by the people

What is an advancement?

• A festival to celebrate the gods

• A tool used only for farming

• A new idea or invention that improves life

• A city-state that controls an empire

What were some important Greek advancements?

• The wheel and plow

• Levers, pulleys, and geometry

• Paper and gunpowder

• The first written language

What was the Golden Age of Greece?

• A time of great achievements in art, thinking, and writing

• A period when Greece was at war with Mesopotamia

• A time when Greece was ruled by one king

• A time when all Greek city-states were united under Sparta