1. Which statement best describes the Age of Pericles?

  1. Farmers revolted against debt slavery.

  2. A golden age when the Athens became wealthier and more democratic.

  3. Fewer people participated in governing the city-state.

  4. Few people supported beautifying the city and creating works of art.


  1. What did the geography of mainland Greece create?

    1. A large Greek empire

    2. Many small, independent city-states

    3. Unity among Greeks

    4. Isolation from the outside world


  1. What did the Delian League do?

  1. It united the city-states under one ruler

  2. It defeated Alexander the Great

  3. It give all the city-states equal power

  4. It diminished the power of Athens

  5. It guarded Greeks against attacks by Persia and created a trading alliance


  1. What practice did Solon outlaw to end class turmoil and improve democracy in Athens?

  1. Trade with Egypt

  2. Slavery for debt

  3. Citizenship for helots

  4. Tyrants control of the government


  1. Which of the following accurately describes a result of the Peloponnesian War?

  1. Persia overthrew the Greek city-states.

  2. The Persians ruled Greece for 400 years.

  3. Democratic governments developed in Greece.

  4. Athens defeated Sparta.

  5. Trade with Egypt increased.

  6. Athenian greatness ended.


  1. Which cultures contributed to the Hellenistic culture of Alexander’s empire?

    1. Persian, Indian, Egyptian, African

    2. Greek, Scandinavian, Persian

    3. African, Italian, Greek, Persian

    4. African, Greek, Persian

    5. Persian, Egyptian, Greek, Indian

    6. American, Greek, Italian, Egyptian


  1. Why are Greek art and architecture important to an understanding of Greek culture? (mark ANY that apply)

    1. Demonstrated the importance and beauty of human beings.

    2. Followed a mathematical ideal of proportion and balance, a “golden mean”.

    3. Was copied by later cultures which called it “classical”.

    4. Demonstrated the Greek’s pride in their city-states.


  1. Around 500 B.C., the main threat to Greek civilization came from which group?

    1. Spartans

    2. Dorians

    3. Persians

    4. Romans


  1. How was Athens a direct democracy?

    1. Citizens elected representatives to the assembly

    2. Women had equal voting rights

    3. Only educated people could serve on a jury

    4. All male citizens were expected to take part in government


  1. What did most Greek philosophers believe?

    1. The best form of government was democracy

    2. Math was the most important skill to develop

    3. Traditional values should not be questioned

    4. All things could be understood through reason and logic


  1. Which of the following descriptions applies to the works of Greek artists and architects?

    1. Imitated European styles

    2. Glorified political leaders

    3. Reflected concern with form and order

    4. Emphasized complicated and irregular designs


  1. What was Alexander’s most long-lasting achievement?

    1. The conquest of India

    2. The spread of Greek culture

    3. A lasting empire

    4. An alliance with Persia


  1. Greek theater evolved from which of the following events?

    1. Athletic contests

    2. Foreign wars

    3. Aristotle’s works

    4. Religious festivals


  1. Which of the following is NOT true about the Hellenistic culture Alexander created?

    1. It resulted from the mixing of elements from diverse cultures

    2. It had little influence on artists and writers beyond Alexander’s time

    3. It produced advances in science, math and medicine

    4. It was embraced by the Romans when they expanded to the east