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Who won the Peloponnesian War?
They were both defeated.
The war ended in a draw.
Athens
Sparta
What does the word “philosophers” mean?
Master of knowledge
Lovers of wisdom
Master of the world
Lovers of life
The Minoans were a(n) …
group of people who lived on the island of Crete.
type of Greek animal.
elite military group.
ancient musical clan.
Who were eligible to become citizens in Athens?
Only adult women.
All men and women.
Only free, adult men.
Only those who paid tribute to the ruler.
Which geographical feature covers most of Greece’s mainland?
swamps
volcanoes
rivers
mountains
Who were eligible to become citizens in Athens?
Only those who paid tribute to the ruler.
Only adult women.
All men and women.
Only free, adult men.
The Socratic method is a -
scientific process for testing hypotheses
form of government
method of teaching that encourages critical thinking
popular form of writing in ancient Greece
What unlikely occurrence took place at the First Persian Invasion?
The Athenians surrendered
The Athenians, even though outnumbered, defeated the Persians
Both groups agreed to a truce
The Persians massacred their own people
Which two tactics did Alexander the Great use to put down revolts across Greece?
Diplomacy and force
Patience and grace
War and genocide
Surrender and retreat
This city was valued by a democracy
Sparta
Athens
Thebes
Ionia
Greece boasted natural harbors and close proximity to the sea. What explains the effects of those geographical resources?
Lots of sailing races were able to take place
People were able to swim easily
Greece was easily invaded
Many traded, fished, and made a living from the sea
The Myceneans were weakened by infighting thanks to which of the following groups?
The Russians
The Dorians
The Turks
The Romans
In this city the women had to stay home.
Sparta
Thebes
Athens
Ionia
The mixing of the ancient Greek world with that of Asia and North Africa after Alexander the Great’s conquests resulted in the -
Hellenistic Period
Hellenic Period
Neolithic Era
Archaic Era
In this city beauty and art were important.
Thebes
Sparta
Ionia
Athens
Who created the Academy, often described as the first European University?
Galileo
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
During the Peloponnesian War, which occurrence significantly weakened Athens?
A tornado
A plague
An earthquake
A fire
What accomplishment is Cyrus the Great known for?
Creating the first written form of music
Being kind to the citizens
Building the largest empire in the world: the Persian Empire
Abiding by the rule of law
This city did not allow weak children to live.
Sparta
Ionia
Athens
Thebes
Which philosopher tutored Alexander the Great?
Aristolte
Galileo
Pluto
Socrates
This city was ruled by an oligarchy.
Athens
Sparta
Thebes
Ionia
In this city children were educated to fight.
Ionia
Athens
Thebes
Sparta
What is the long-term effect of the Persian war between the Persians and Athens?
Athens emerged victorious as the most powerful city-state.
Persia and Athens became great allies.
They both end up destroyed.
The Persian empire took over Greece.
Which characteristic best describes society in Sparta?
Progressive
Militaristic
Isolated
Democratic
During the second Persian invasion, which of the following teamed up to defend Greece?
France and Germany
Individual villages
City-states
All the world empires.
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