Ancient Greece 01

What was a unique political feature of ancient Greece?

• Centralized monarchy

• Collection of city-states with their own rulers

• Unified empire under one king

• Military dictatorship

Which city-state is known for establishing the first large-scale democracy?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Thebes

What role did the Greek military play in ancient Greece?

• Only ceremonial purposes

• Expanding the empire and defending against invaders

• Trade negotiations

• Religious rituals

Which of the following is a lasting influence of Greek art and architecture?

• Gothic cathedrals

• Romanesque arches

• Use of columns and symmetry in Western architecture

• Baroque ornamentation

How did Greek religion and philosophy influence later civilizations?

• They were completely discarded

• They shaped spiritual beliefs and achievements

• They were only relevant in Greece

• They focused solely on mythology

What is one way the Greek language has influenced modern languages?

• It replaced Latin entirely

• Thousands of English words have Greek roots

• It is the basis of all Asian languages

• It had no influence

What is the origin of the term "alphabet"?

• Latin roots

• Egyptian hieroglyphs

• The first two letters of the Greek alphabet: alpha and beta

• Roman numerals

What was the significance of Mount Olympus in Greek mythology?

• It was a trade center

• It was considered the home of the gods

• It was a battlefield

• It was a democratic assembly location

Which of the following was a major cultural contribution of ancient Greece?

• Invention of the printing press

• Development of democracy

• Discovery of electricity

• Creation of the internet

What was a common feature of Greek city-states?

• They all had the same ruler

• Each had its own laws and customs

• They were all isolated with no interaction

• They spoke entirely different languages