Ancient Greece

How were girls treated in Athens?

• Girls were able to do anything boys did in Athens.

• Girls were uneducated, unless they were from a wealthy family. Girls could not vote.

• Girls were allowed to own businesses but not vote.

How were girls treated in Sparta?

• Girls were not allowed to fight, but they were trained so they could produce strong children.

• Girls had more control of the government.

• Girls were educated but not trained in fighting.

Why was Alexander considered to be "great"?

• He was very rich.

• He had conquered all of the Mediterranean region by age 32.

• He was a handsome man, and all of Greece knew of him because of this.

Which Greek philosopher started The Academy and did not believe in democracy?

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

Who was the main god in Greece?

• Athena

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

Who rules in a monarchy?

• the people

• a small group of elites

• king or queen

Who rules in an oligarchy?

• the people

• small group of elite

• king or queen

Which city-state was the birthplace of democracy?

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Athens

Which Greek Philosopher helped prepare Alexander the Great for his future military career?

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

Even though Greek city-states had their own government, the people of ancient Greece were united by common _____________________.

• food sources

• language and gods

• laws