Greecequizchapt5,Sec2
This quiz will test your knowledge of the important concepts and figures in Chapter 5, section 2 of your Holt World History book.
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All are true of Greece's Dark Ages, also known as the Homeric Age, EXCEPT
- A.
Traveling poets recited songs, ballads, and epic poems
- B.
Most people were literate and enjoyed reading stories like The Odyssey
- C.
People looked to myths to explain nature
- D.
Civilization was not very advanced
- E.
Historians don't really know if the poet Homer was one man or many
Correct Answer
B. Most people were literate and enjoyed reading stories like The OdysseyExplanation
Most people could not read and stories were passed down orallyRate this question:
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- 2.
All are TRUE of Greek religion EXCEPT
- A.
It emphasized high standards of personal morality
- B.
It emphasized the value of self-control
- C.
It did not save people from sin
- D.
It could bring worldly benefits such as a good harvest or good luck
- E.
The afterlife was not a major concern
Correct Answer
A. It emphasized high standards of personal moralityExplanation
The Greeks were not concerned with moral behavior or "sin" but did value self-control; the afterlife, Hades, was not a punishment or rewardRate this question:
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- 3.
All are TRUE of of the original Olympic Games EXCEPT
- A.
Only men could compete
- B.
Showing athleticism was a way to honor the gods
- C.
There were no second or third prizes, only first
- D.
They were held every four years in honor of Athena
- E.
Common events were discus throwing and foot races
Correct Answer
D. They were held every four years in honor of AthenaExplanation
The first Olympics, developed in 776 B.C., was held every four years in honor of the king of the gods, ZeusRate this question:
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- 4.
The proper order of ancient Greek government transition is
- A.
Aristocracy, democracy, tyrants
- B.
Tyrants, aristocracy, democracy
- C.
Aristocracy, tyrants, democracy
- D.
Hoplite, aristocracy, democract
- E.
Democracy, aristocracy, tyrant
Correct Answer
C. Aristocracy, tyrants, democracyExplanation
aristocrats, or wealthy landowners first controlled Greece until hoplites demanded more say; tyrants with popular support came to power but eventually citizens were allowed to participate in the first democracyRate this question:
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- 5.
All are TRUE of early Greek democracy EXCEPT
- A.
Slaves could not or participate or have political rights
- B.
The city-state of Athens embraced democracy but Sparta did not
- C.
Women could participate in government and even run for office
- D.
The word democracy comes from the Greek for "people's rule"
- E.
Only a small portion of the population was allowed to participate fully
Correct Answer
C. Women could participate in government and even run for officeExplanation
Women and slaves, a large part of the Athenian population, had no political rights and were not allowed to participate in democracyRate this question:
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