Ancient Greece—Assessment #1 (Study Guide)
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1. Peninsula
2. Epic
3. Acropolis
4. City-State
5. Aristocrat
6. Tyrant
7. Democracy
8. Republic
9. Minoan
10. Mycenaean
11. Tribute
12. Immortal
13. Oracle
14. Philosopher
15. Tragedy
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A. A member of a very rich and powerful family.
B. Ancient civilization which was situated on the Peloponnesian Peninsula.
C. A ruler who takes power with the support of the middle class.
D. A piece of land surrounded by water on all but one side.
E. A person who speaks on behalf of a god or goddess, or the location in
which they speak.
F. A small, independent state with it’s own government and traditions
(examples: Sparta, Athens).
G. Ancient civilization which was situated on the island of Crete.
H. A long story written in poetic form (examples: Iliad, Odyssey)
I. A person who attempts to explain complex problems using logic and
reason (examples: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle).
J. A monetary payment from a weaker state or country (city-state, in the
case of ancient Greece) to a more powerful one.
K. A form of drama in which the main character experiences some sort of
unfortunate event (in many cases death).
L. A high, rocky (fortified) hill on which a Greek city-state would be situated.
M. A form of government in which all citizens have the right to elect representatives who govern (example: The United States)
N. A form of government in which all citizens have a say in government.
O. A person or thing that is able to live on forever.
1. How has the geography of Greece impacted the people who have lived there throughout
history?
Here are the elements: Mountains, Proximity to Water, Peninsulas, Islands, and Farmland—
How did these things affect the people who lived there?
2. How and why was democracy developed in Ancient Greece? How did it impact the world?
As the Dark Ages ended, Aristocratic Rule led to Tyrants, which led to Democracy—You tell me
why! Also, tell me how it impacted the world!
3. How was the religion of the ancient Greeks similar and different from that of the ancient
Egyptians?
Make a ‘T-Chart’ which shows similarities and differences between the Greeks and Egyptians.
Look at your notes for the information.
4. What events led to, and defined, the Golden Age of Greece?
Tell me about Pericles, Philosophers, Architecture, and Drama!
Matching Answers:1. D; 2. H; 3. L; 4. F; 5. A; 6. C; 7. N; 8. M; 9. G; 10. B; 11. J; 12. O; 13. E; 14. I; 15. K
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