Ancient Greece Review
Quiz by Kim Dunbar
Grade 6
Social Studies (2011)
South Carolina Learning Standards
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- Q1What emphasis did the Greeks put on an afterlife?The Greeks believed mummification was an important part of preparing for the afterlifeThe Greeks believed that there was nothing waiting for them in the afterlife.The Greeks believed in an afterlife; however, more attention was given to living in this world than preparing for the afterlifeThe Greeks believed that Dharma was important to their reincarnation process30s
- Q2What is the difference between a Direct Democracy and a Representative Democracy?Direct Democracy is when all citizens have equal voting rights; Representative Democracy is when citizens make all laws, attend assembly and act as judges.Direct Democracy has elected officials to lead the country; Representative Democracy everyone has equal power.Direct Democracy is when all citizens have equal voting rights; Representative Democracy is when citizens vote for someone to represent them at assembly.There is no difference in Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy.30s
- Q3What caused the Peloponnesian War to begin?Greek cities were angered by Athens’ misuse of Delian League fundsAthens joined forces with the Persians.Athens quit the Peloponnesian League.Sparta refused to join Athens in the Delian League.30s
- Q4What is a peninsula?Piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides.Highest peak in a mountain rangeThe valley that contains a city-state.An acropolis on an island.30s
- Q5What civilization adopted the Greek religion after conquering the Greeks?EgyptiansChineseSumeriansRomans30s
- Q6Who is attributed with the invention of geometry?ArchimedesSocratesAristotlePlato30s
- Q7What is it called when Greek culture blended with the cultures of the regions that Alexander conquered?Golden AgeClassical EraHellenistic PeriodNeolithic Era30s
- Q8What qualities did the people of Athens valueStability, art, strength, athleticismArt, beauty, education, mathematicsEducation, loyalty, strength, isolationBeauty, military readiness, honesty, trade30s
- Q9The Greeks and Hindus had similar religious beliefs and practices in that they both were ________.MonotheisticPhilosophiesPolytheisticAtheistic30s
- Q10Who were considered citizens in the democracy in Athens?All men born in AthensAll menAll men and womenAll men and women born in Athens30s
- Q11Ancient Greece was home to many great philosophers. What philosopher taught that the way to seek truth is through a series of questions and answers?PythagorasPlatoSocratesAristotle30s
- Q12What architectural design element was important to greek builders?Flat roofesPatiosColumnsBasements30s
- Q13What did the Greeks do to appease their gods?They tore down all of the statues of humans.They refused to worship the gods and goddesses.They built statues of gods and hung them in the center of the agora.They built temples and offered sacrifices to the gods and goddesses30s
- Q14Which philosopher founded the Academy in Athens, which taught political philosophies to the Athenians?SocratesPlatoAristotleArchimedes30s
- Q15Which of the following best describes a representative democracy?Citizens elect officials to make the lawsCitizens act as judges and lawmakersAll citizens help make the lawsAll men, women, and children can vote30s