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Chapter 5.2

Chapter 5.2 . Greek Government & Society. 1. Most Greek city-states developed around a. A. temple. B. fort. C. seaport. D. river. 2. The Iliad tells the story of the . A. fall of Mycenaean civilization. B. life of Odysseus. C. Greek gods. D. Trojan War. 3. This image was used to.

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Chapter 5.2

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  1. Chapter 5.2 Greek Government & Society

  2. 1. Most Greek city-states developed around a • A. temple. • B. fort. • C. seaport. • D. river.

  3. 2. The Iliad tells the story of the • A. fall of Mycenaean civilization. • B. life of Odysseus. • C. Greek gods. • D. Trojan War.

  4. 3. This image was used to • A. sneak Greek soldiers into the city of Troy. • B. pay homage to the mighty warriors in the Persian War. • C. teach children how to properly ride a horse. • D. serve as a tribute to Athena, Goddess of War.

  5. 4. Greek myths were most often used to • A. create support for leaders. • B. explain nature and the world around them. • C. show people how to build cities. • D. provide a useful way to conquer other people.

  6. 5. The purpose of the Olympic games was • A. to honor Zeus. • B. establish the strength of a city-state. • C. prepare for war. • D. choose a king.

  7. 6. City-states run by groups of nobles were known as • A. hoplites. • B. tyrants. • C. democracies. • D. aristocracies.

  8. 7. The Oracle of Delphi was thought to be • A. a tomb for Greek kings. • B. a voice for the gods. • C. the first Olympic hero. • D. the site of a famous sea battle.

  9. 8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a hoplite? • A. They were non-aristocratic. • B. They were foot soldiers who carried long spears. • C. They used formations of closely spaced rows. • D. They were known for their fast and high leaping skills.

  10. 9. Tyrants • A. took power illegally but with the backing of the people. • B. used personal armies to overthrow city-state kings. • C. began as brutal dictators with absolute power. • D. were just and fair rulers who brought better lives to their people.

  11. 10. Which of the following statements about democracy is NOT true? • A. Democracy is a government where the citizens take part. • B. Ancient Athens only allowed full political rights to adult men born in Greece. • C. Some ancient Greek city-states allowed all adult male city-state residents to participate in government. • D. Spartan women were the first allowed to participate in democratic government.

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