Ancient Greece Test

In what ways were the Mycenaeans different from the Minoans?

• The Mycenaeans lived on Greek islands.

• The Myceneans did not speak Greek.

• The Mycenaeans lived on the Greek mainland.

• The Mycenaeans were not traders.

Which of the following best describes a polis?

• a marketplace where goods were traded

• a high hill on which a fortress was often built

• a period of great achievements

• a city-state

Which of the following does NOT describe the first democracy in Athens?

• Aristocrats had more power than citizens.

• All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly.

• Every citizen had the right to speak.

• Citizens could serve on smaller councils.

Which Greek city-state was known for being militaristic in every aspect of society?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Olympia

Which civilization drove the Mycenaean Civilization out of Greece?

• the Minoan

• the Akkadians

• the Assyrians

• The Dorians

In the ___________ a story was told about the trials of a man who took 10 years to return home after a war.

• Iliad

• Iris

• Odyssey

• Orchid

Mark the correct location of ATHENS.

Then, mark the location of SPARTA.

Which culture was the first to speak Greek?

• Myceaneans

• Minoans

Which civilization? Mainland Greece

• Minoans

• Mycenaeans

Wrote about wars between Athens and Sparta. Is considered one of the greatest historians of the ancient world.

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Hypatia

• Thucydides