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Ancient Greek Civiilisation Flashcards

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True or False:

The civilisation of ancient Greece began in river valleys.

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False

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The Minoans of Crete were the first highly civilised people in Europe.

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True

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True or False:

The Mycenaeans settled on the island of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea.

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False

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True or False:

In the Greek city-states, all men and women could vote in elections.

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False

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Most Athenians were interested in art and learning.

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True

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True or False:

Athena was the goddess for the city of Sparta.

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False

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The Persians defeated the Athenians at the Battle of Marathon.

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False

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The Athenian fleet was destroyed in the Battle of Salamis.

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False

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Sparta became very rich and strong after the Persian Wars. ( )

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False

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Alexander the Great of Macedonia defeated all Greek city-states and formed them into a federation.

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False

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The Athenians were the first people in the world to practise democracy.

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True

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Pythagoras is best known for the ‘Archimedes’ Principle’.

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False

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Hippocrates is called the ‘Father of Medicine’.

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True

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Homer’s most famous poems were Iliad and Odyssey.

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True

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The Parthenon was the main temple for Zeus.

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False

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The Olympic Games were held to honour Apollo.

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False

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The modern Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC in Greece.

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False

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The Olympic Games of ancient Greece were held every year in Olympia.

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False

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The winners in the ancient Olympic Games were given crowns made of olive leaves.

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True

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Greek sculptors used stone to make fine statues of people and animals.

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False

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True or False:

Apollo was the chief among the Greek gods.

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False

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

Greco-Roman civilisation ‧ ‧ It began on the island of Crete.
Minoan civilisation ‧ ‧ It began on the east coast of Greece.
Early civilisation in Asia ‧ ‧ It began in inland seas.
Mycenaean civilisation ‧ ‧ It began in river valleys.

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Greco-Roman civilisation - It began in inland seas.

Minoan civilisation - It began on the island of Crete.

Early civilisation in Asia - It began in river valleys.

Mycenaean civilisation - It began on the east coast of Greece.

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The Palace of Knossos‧ ‧It was the birthplace of the Minoan civilisation.
Crete‧ ‧It was built by the Mycenaeans.
Troy ‧ ‧It was built by the Minoans.
The Lion Gate‧ ‧It was located in Asia Minor.

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The Palace of Knossos - It was built by the Minoans.

Crete - It was the birthplace of the Minoan civilisation.

Troy - It was located in Asia Minor.

The Lion Gate - It was built by the Mycenaeans.

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

Trojan War ‧ ‧ The Athenians defeated the Persians on land.
Battle of Marathon ‧ ‧ The Persians defeated the Spartans.
Battle of Salamis ‧ ‧ The Mycenaeans defeated the Trojans.
Battle of Thermopylae ‧ ‧ The Athenians defeated the Persians at sea.

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Trojan War - The Mycenaeans defeated the Trojans.

Battle of Marathon - The Athenians defeated the Persians on land.

Battle of Salamis - The Athenians defeated the Persians at sea.

Battle of Thermopylae - The Persians defeated the Spartans.

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

Philip II ‧ ‧ He led his army to invade India.
Homer ‧ ‧ He was an ancient Greek historian.
Alexander the Great ‧ ‧ He defeated all the Greek city-states.
Pericles ‧ ‧ He was an ancient Greek poet.
Herodotus ‧ ‧ Athens reached its golden age under his rule.

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Philip II - He defeated all the Greek city-states.

Homer - He was an ancient Greek poet.

Alexander the Great - He led his army to invade India.

Pericles - Athens reached its golden age under his rule.

Herodotus - He was an ancient Greek historian.

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

Euclid ‧ ‧ He was a student of Socrates.
Socrates ‧ ‧ He was forced to kill himself by drinking poison.
Plato ‧ ‧ He discovered the ‘Pythagoras’ Theorem’.
Aristotle ‧ ‧ He was the teacher of Alexander the Great.
Pythagoras ‧ ‧ He wrote many fables.
Hippocrates ‧ ‧ He wrote the book Elements.
Aesop ‧ ‧ He was called the ‘Father of Medicine’.

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Euclid - He wrote the book Elements.
Socrates - He was forced to kill himself by drinking poison.
Plato - He was a student of Socrates.
Aristotle - He was the teacher of Alexander the Great.
Pythagoras - He discovered the ‘Pythagoras’ Theorem’.
Hippocrates - He was called the ‘Father of Medicine’.
Aesop - He wrote many fables.

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

Apollo	‧	‧	He was the god of war.
Zeus	‧	‧	He was the god of the sun.
Poseidon	‧	‧	He was the chief god.
Athena	‧	‧	She was the goddess of wisdom.
Ares	‧	‧	He was the god of the seas.
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Apollo - He was the god of the sun.

Zeus - He was the chief god.

Poseidon - He was the god of the seas.

Athena - She was the goddess of wisdom.

Ares - He was the god of war.

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Matching: Match the following columns together.

Parthenon ‧ ‧ It was related to Zeus.
Iliad ‧ ‧ It was related to the Trojan War.
Olympic Games ‧ ‧ It was a symbol of peace.
Olive leaves ‧ ‧ It was related to Athena.
Marathon race ‧ ‧ It originated from the Persian Wars.

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Parthenon - It was related to Athena.

Iliad - It was related to the Trojan War.

Olympic Games - It was related to Zeus.

Olive leaves - It was a symbol of peace.

Marathon Race - It originated from the Persian Wars.

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The civilisation of ancient Greece began on the islands and shores of the ______.
A. Black Sea B. Red Sea
C. Aegean Sea D. Dead Sea

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C

30
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Which of the following is not related to the civilisation in the Aegean Sea?
A. Mycenae B. Circus Maximus
C. Knossos D. Lion Gate

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B

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Who were the first highly civilised people in Europe?
A. The Mycenaeans B. The Trojans
C. The Sumerians D. The Minoans

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D

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Where did the Minoans live?
A. Crete B. Macedonia
C. Mycenae D. Asia Minor

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A

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Which of the following poems are about the Trojan War?
	(1)	Beowulf
	(2)	Odyssey
	(3)	The Divine Comedy
	(4)	Iliad
	A.	(1), (3)	B.	(1), (4)
	C.	(2), (3)	D.	(2), (4)
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D

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Which of the following were city-states in Greece?
        (1)	Olympia
	(2)	Troy
	(3)	Athens
	(4)	Carthage
	A.	(1), (2)	B.	(1), (3)
	C.	(2), (4)	D.	(3), (4)
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B

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Which of the following descriptions about the Greek city-states is incorrect?
	A.	Citizens could vote in elections.
	B.	Men and women had equal rights.
	C.	Only citizens could own land.
	D.	Slaves could not vote in elections.
A

B

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Which of the following descriptions about the Spartans is incorrect?
	A.	Citizens did not farm.
	B.	They lived in the south of Greece.
	C.	Their soldiers were well-trained.
	D.	They loved learning.
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D

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Which of the following descriptions about the Athenians is correct?
	A.	They were good at trading.
	B.	They had no army.
	C.	They did not love learning.
	D.	They were ruled by a king.
A

A

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In the _____________, the Spartan king and his soldiers fought against the Persians.
A. Battle of Arbela B. Battle of Salamis
C. Battle of Marathon D. Battle of Thermopylae

A

D

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Which of the following was the most famous ruler of Athens?
A. Alexander the Great B. Zeus
C. Pericles D. Socrates

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C

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Who was the teacher of Alexander the Great?
A. Aristotle B. Socrates
C. Pericles D. Plato

A

A

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Philip II was the _________ of Alexander the Great.
A. son B. uncle
C. brother D. father

A

D

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How old was Alexander when he became king of Macedonia?
A. Ten B. Twenty
C. Thirty D. Forty

A

B

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Where did Alexander die?
A. Arbela B. Granicus
C. Issus D. Babylon

A

D

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Alexander built up a large empire that covered ____________.
A. Europe, Asia and America B. Europe, Asia and Africa
C. Asia, America and Africa D. Europe, Africa and America

A

B

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To the ancient Greeks, who was the chief god?
A. Poseidon B. Apollo
C. Ares D. Zeus

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D

46
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How many letters did the Greek alphabet have?
A. 24 B. 25
C. 26 D. 27

A

A

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Iliad and Odyssey were written by ____________.
A. Plato B. Herodotus
C. Homer D. Socrates

A

C

48
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Temple Parthenon was built for ___________.

A.	Athena	B.	Apollo
C.	Zeus	D.	Poseidon
A

A

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The ancient Olympic Games were held every ____________ years.
A. two B. three
C. four D. five

A

C

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The Olympic Games were held to honour ____________.
A. Zeus B. Poseidon
C. Apollo D. Athena

A

A

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The prize for the winners in ancient Olympic Games was a crown made of ___________.
A. golden leaves B. olive leaves
C. silver leaves D. copper leaves

A

B

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