Greeks Study Guide

Question 1

Which early civilization lived on the island of Knossos and was known for being successful traders?

Answer 1

Minoan

Question 2

What was the result of the Persian Wars?

Answer 2

Greeks won the war

Question 3

What type of government existed in the city-state of Athens?

Answer 3

Democracy

Question 4

Whose army conquered areas in Greece, Egypt, Persia, and parts of Asia?

Answer 4

Alexander

Question 5

Which man is known as the “Father of Medicine”?

Answer 5

Hippocrates

Question 6

Who brought new trade opportunities and wealth to the Greek mainland?

Answer 6

Mycenaeans

Question 7

Which city-state gave women many of the same rights as men?

Answer 7

Sparta

Question 8

Who was allowed to participate as actors in Greek theater?

Answer 8

Men

Question 9

Were Greek city states polytheistic or monotheistic?

Answer 9

Polytheistic

Question 10

Describe the landscape of Greece. (Flat or hilly)

Answer 10

Hilly

Question 11

Which civilization held power during the Greek “Dark Age”?

Answer 11

Dorians

Question 12

Who were Greek philosophers who taught public speaking, history, math, reading and science?

Answer 12

Sophist

Question 13

What type of government did Sparta have?

Answer 13

Oligarchy

Question 14

Who developed the idea of the Golden Mean?

Answer 14

Aristotles

Question 15

Who was known as the king of the gods?

Answer 15

Zeus