Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?

D. People should have a voice in government.

A. All people deserve equal rights.

B. There should be no taxation without representation.

C. People should vote on all matters that concern them.

What was the most important role of ephors in ancient Sparta?

B. They made sure that kings followed the law.

D. They presented laws for the kings’ approval.

On a given day, how were Spartan boys most likely to spend their time?

B. having meals with their families

In what area did Sparta differ most from Athens?

A. the role of the city’s assembly

C. the city’s overall military strength

D. the exclusion of women from politics

The wealthier they were, the more likely Greek women were to

D. remain indoors most of the time.

B. become successful merchants.

As a result of Greek expansion around the Mediterranean and Black Seas,

D. new ideas spread to and from Greece.

A. Greeks built a powerful empire.

B. trade became less important to Greece.

C. Greece grew rich from looting foreign cities.

The victory of Athens over Persia at Marathon was surprising because

B. Persia was a much larger power than Athens.

A. Athens did not value military strength.

C. Sparta had recently defeated Athens.

D. the people of Marathon sided with the Persians.

The allies of Athens in the Delian League began to resent Athens mainly because of its

A. domination of other members.

B. frequent conflicts with Sparta.

The most important reason for the formation of the Peloponnesian League was

D. the threat posed by the power of Athens.

A. the threat posed by democracy in Athens.

B. a desire to compete with Athens for control of trade.

C. a desire to conquer Athens and seize its riches.

The most important long-term effect of the Peloponnesian War was

C. the eventual conquest of Greece by Macedonia.

D. the collapse of the Delian League.

The most likely reason why an ancient Greek might worship more than one god is that

A. each god offered help in different areas of life.

B. he or she wasn’t sure which of the gods was real.

C. the popularity of different gods changed over time.

D. he or she became bored with one god and moved on to another.

People still read Greek myths today mainly because

B. human nature has not changed.

A. they still worship ancient Greek gods.

C. they are more entertaining than modern literature.

D. they want to know how people lived in ancient Greece.

The main purpose of the ancient Olympic games was to

B. generate advertising revenue.

C. promote athletes’ careers.

D. resolve conflicts between city-states.

Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture

B. still serve as models for artists and architects.

A. no longer have much appeal today.

C. showed the imperfections of gods and people.

D. were dazzling white as a sign of purity.

What is the most important connection between ancient Greek drama and modern theater?

B. Playwrights today still find inspiration in Greek tragedies.

A. Modern plays often involve Greek gods and goddesses.

C. Playwrights today often use choruses to comment on the action.

D. Modern comedies often draw on ancient Greek themes.

The most important long-term impact of Socrates was

D. his promotion of critical thinking and reason.

A. his training of the philosopher Plato.

B. the criminal activity that led to his death sentence.

C. his encouragement of good citizenship.

Greek historians changed the way history was written by

A. recording not just events but the reasons for those events.

B. checking multiple sources to record events accurately.

C. writing about recent events such as the Peloponnesian War.

D. drawing on the philosophical ideas.

What is the main promise of the Hippocratic oath?

A. to work for less fortunate people

B. to rely on scientific principles

D. to treat people regardless of their status

What gave Alexandria its importance in the ancient world?

D. its place as a meeting point between Africa, Asia, and Europe

A. its founding and naming by Alexander

B. its place as the capital of Egypt under the Ptolemy kings

C. its ability to attract brilliant Greek writers and thinkers

What was the most important lasting impact of Alexander’s conquests?

A. the spread of Greek ideas around the ancient world

B. the creation of a new empire

C. the division of the empire among his generals

D. Macedonian domination of Greece

Why was the Great Library of Alexandria important?

B. It attracted brilliant scholars from around the ancient world.

A. It allowed residents of the city to borrow books for free.

C. It demonstrated the wealth of Egypt under the Ptolemies.

D. It reflected the dominance of Hellenistic culture.

What is the most probable reason why Alexandria attracted great scientists and mathematicians?

D. The Great Library made it a center of learning.

A. The wealth of Egypt funded their work.

B. Its location on the Mediterranean made it easy to reach.

C. Egyptians led the ancient world in math and science.

Which factor most contributed to the rise of democracy in Athens?

C. The power of the aristocracy

What was the primary purpose of the Delian League?

B. To defend against Persian aggression

A. To promote trade among Greek city-states

D. To establish a common currency

Which of the following best describes the role of women in ancient Athens?

B. They were primarily responsible for household duties.

D. They were educated alongside men.

C. They were allowed to own property independently.

A. They were active participants in politics.

Ancient Greece Review

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which feature of Greece’s geography explains the ancient Greeks’ need for trade?

A. the mountainous landscape

B. the dry summer climate

C. the location along the seacoast

D. the location along the boundary between Asia and Europe

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the Minoans and Mycenaeans?

A. The Minoans defeated the Mycenaeans.

B. Minoan culture was influenced by the Mycenaeans.

C. Mycenaean culture was influenced by the Minoans.

D. The Mycenaeans defeated the Minoans.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?

A. the sea

B. the location near Asia and Africa

C. the climate

D. the mountains

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did city-states have that other cities did not?

A. large marketplaces

B. impressive acropolises

C. independent governments

D. mountain barriers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Greek city-state governments, voting was open to

A. free men born in that city-state.

B. all men born in that city-state.

C. all adults born in that city-state.

D. all free men, regardless of birth.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?

A. the poor

B. the rich

C. foot soldiers

D. judges

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After 700 BCE, a sense of equality developed in Greece among

A. soldiers on horseback.

B. Athenian women.

C. aristocrats.

D. foot soldiers.

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Ancient Greece Review

41 questions

Which feature of Greece’s geography explains the ancient Greeks’ need for trade?

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the Minoans and Mycenaeans?

Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?

What did city-states have that other cities did not?

In Greek city-state governments, voting was open to

Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?

After 700 BCE, a sense of equality developed in Greece among

Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?

Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?

Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?

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