Reporting Category 2 (Classical Civilizations) Test

Which type of religion is Greek mythology based on?

• Polytheistic

• Monotheistic

• Atheistic

• Animistic

Which of the following did Greek mythology help people explain?

• Natural phenomena

• Human qualities

• Life events

• All of the above

Which of the following statements is true about the influence of Greek mythology on Western culture?

• Symbols and images from Greek mythology are commonly used in Western literature, art, and architecture.

• Greek mythology has had little to no influence on Western literature, art, or architecture.

During the Persian Wars, which two Greek city-states formed an alliance to fight against the Persian Empire?

• Athens and Sparta

• Athens and Corinth

• Sparta and Thebes

• Corinth and Argos

After the Greek victories at Marathon and Salamis, which body of water did the Greeks gain control over?

• Aegean Sea

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

• Baltic Sea

As a result of the Persian Wars, what did Athens maintain?

• Its independence and continued innovations in government and culture

• Its alliance with Persia and adoption of Persian customs

• Its monarchy and absolute rule by kings

• Its isolation from other Greek city-states

Which of the following was a major cause of the Peloponnesian War?

• Religious differences

• Competition for control of the Greek world

• Trade disputes

• Invasion by Persia

Which two alliances were involved in the conflict known as the Peloponnesian War?

• Delian League and Peloponnesian League

• Roman League and Carthaginian League

• Athenian League and Spartan League

• Macedonian League and Persian League

Which statement best describes democracy in Athens during the Golden Age under Pericles?

• It was extended to more citizens.

• It was abolished.

• It was restricted to fewer people.

• It was ignored by the government.

Which action did Pericles take in Athens after the Persian Wars?

• He rebuilt and beautified the city.

• He abandoned the city.

• He destroyed the city.

• He forgot about the city.