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Greece Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are Greeces major farming products? | Olives and grapes |
| What is a city-state? | An independent self-governing unit. |
| Which era was when the Mycenaean culture died down? | The Dark Age |
| What is a democracy? | A government by the people |
| What is a monarchy? | A government ruled by a king or queen. |
| What is an oligarchy? | A government where few people hold power over other people. |
| What is a tyrant? | A leader who seized control by force |
| Who was the harsh tyrant eventually driven out of Athens? | Hippias |
| What is bartering? | The system of trading one good for another. |
| When did the first Olympics take place? | 776 BC |
| What is a sanctuary? | A place made to honor the gods. |
| Where was Delphi? | Where the most powerful oracle was. |
| Where was Olympia? | The place where the Olympics were held. |
| What were tragedies? | Plays with much sadness. |
| What were comedies? | Plays with much humor. |
| Where was Sparta? | A city-state that thought physical ability is superior. |
| Where was Atherns? | A city-state that thought mental ability is superior. |
| What were ephors? | Five government leaders chosen by the assembly. |
| Who won the battle at Thermopylae? | Persia |
| Who won the battle at Salamis? | Greece |