Ancient Greece Test

1) In Greece, each city state had its own government and its own laws.
a) True
b) False
.

2) The easiest way to travel around Greece was by sea.

a) True
b) False
.

3) A democracy is a government controlled by wealthy landowners.

a) True
b) False
.

4) A monarchy and a tyranny is when one person is in control of the government.

a) True
b) False
.

5) A city-state was built around an acropolis.

a) True
b) False
.

6) The Minoan civilization first developed in Athens.

a) True
b) False
.

7) What are some things that Greece produced to sell to other countries?
a) wood, grain, and olive oil
b) olive oil, wine, and pottery
c) grapes, ships, and soap
d) olives, timber, and honey
.

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8) In Athens, which group of people got treated the worst?

a) merchants
b) farmers
c) aristocrats
d) women
e) citizens
.

9) ______ I am the g-d of the war

a) Poseidon

10) ______ I am the g-d of the sun and medicine

b) Aphrodite

11) ______ I am the g-d of the underworld

c) Athena

12) ______ I am the g-d that Medusa

d) Artemis

13) ______ I am the king of the g-ds

e) Hades

14) ______ I am known as the most beautiful g-d

f) Hephaestus

15) ______ I am the second most powerful g-d

g) Apollo

16) ______ I am the g-d of athletes

h) Ares

i) Zeus
j) Hera
k) Hermes
.

17) What is a similarity that the Spartans shared with the Mycenaeans?
a) They were both warlike societies.
b) They were both traders.
c) They both did not treat women very well.
d) All of their slaves lived with their masters.
e) They had nothing in common.
.

18) What made people feel safe to stay in their own city-state?
a) The government of their city-state treated everyone with respect.
b) People were too lazy to move because of the difficult journey.
c) If people left their city-state there was a fine.
d) There was a wall that prevented others from coming into their city-state.
e) If people lived in their city-state long enough they were given a retirement bonus.
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19) How were Helots different from others slaves?

20) What is an agora?

21) What happened to Spartan women at the age of 18?

Why was that important?

22) What do you think was the most important age for Spartan boys? Why? Make sure to exaplain
your answer.

23) How were women mistreated when it came to the Olympics?

24) "The women did not bathe the babies with water, but with wine, making it a sort of test of their
strength. For they say that the epileptic and sickly ones lose control and go into convulsions, but
the healthy ones are rather toughened like steel and strengthened in their physique. The nurses
displayed care and skill: they did not use blankets, making the babies free in their limbs and
bodies. They also made them sensible and not fussy about their food, not afraid of the dark or
frightened of being left alone, not inclined to unpleasant awkwardness or whining."
Explain what part of Spartan life does this talk about. Your answer cannot be less than three
sentences.

25) It seems the goddess Athena and her uncle Poseidon were both very fond of the same city in
Greece. They quarreled over the city and eventually decided that the one who gave the city the
best gift should have it. As his gift, Poseidon struck a cliff with his trident, and a spring of water
poured out. This was a nifty trick indeed, and the people were impressed. Then Athena presented
her gift--the first olive tree. Although the young tree looked humble, it became clear her gift was
priceless, and the city went to Athena. The people named the city of Athens in her honor.
According to this story and from what we learned in class, what is the purpose of Greek
Mythology? Use this story to prove your point. Your answer cannot be less than three sentences.

26) Describe three differences between Athens and Sparta. Your answer cannot be less than five
sentences.