Ancient Greece

Which geographical feature led to the development of independent city-states in Ancient Greece?

• Deserts

• Mountains and islands

• Large rivers

• Dense forests

Fill in the blank: The city-state of Athens was known for its form of government called __________.

What was the primary focus of Spartan society?

• Trade and commerce

• Art and literature

• Military strength

• Religious rituals

Describe one similarity between the city-states of Athens and Sparta.

• language

• type of government

Match the following Greek cultural achievements with their descriptions:

• A famous temple in Athens

• Author of The Iliad and The Odyssey

• Athletic competitions held in honor of Zeus

Which of the following was a major event in Greek mythology that involved a large wooden horse?

• The Persian Wars

• The Trojan War

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Battle of Thermopylae

Fill in the blank: The __________ were the first major Greek civilizations.

• Minoans

• Spartans

• Trojans

• Myceneans

What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens defeated Sparta

• Sparta defeated Athens

• Persia conquered Greece

• The war ended in a stalemate

Explain the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae in Greek history.

• It showed how strong Persia was

• it saved democracy and showed that a unified Greece is more powerful than a bunch of city-states

Which Greek value is associated with bravery and loyalty?

• Wisdom

• Courage

• Wealth

• Beauty