Why was it important for citizens to participate in the Assembly?
A.to have a say in the creation of rules
B.to select leaders to run the government
C.to have enough people available for a fair jury
D.to ensure that enough people were in the army
A.to have a say in the creation of rules
How did mountains affect government in the ancient Greek city-states?
A. And Close community relationships led to a united government.
B.Isolation limited contact and prevented a united government.
C.Isolation led to reliance on sea travel for building the government.
D.Threat of invasion resulted in separate independent governments.
B.Isolation limited contact and prevented a united government.
What role did Cleisthenes play in the development of Greek democracy?
A.He distributed power more evenly among the citizens.
B.He opened citizenship to immigrants and enslaved workers.
C.He freed the people who had been enslaved due to debt.
D.He organized citizens into groups based on occupation.
A.He distributed power more evenly among the citizens.
What is a characteristic of an oligarchy?
A.One person makes all the rules and laws.
B.People who rule are born into their positions.
C.Someone takes over to help oppressed people.
D.Power comes from having a lot of land or money.
D.Power comes from having a lot of land or money.
What allowed ancient Mediterranean civilizations to change to an economy based on monetary exchange?
A.checks
B.currency
C.grain
D.weapons
B.currency
What was true of the Persian Empire?
A.It was quick to invade regions throughout China.
B.It was the first to defeat the powerful Greek Empire.
C.It was the first empire to link Asia, Africa, and Europe.
D.It was defeated by the Medians, Babylonians, and Lydians.
C.It was the first empire to link Asia, Africa, and Europe.
What is the best way to describe the climate of Greece?
A.It has long, mild winters and short, cool summers.
B.It has short, cold winters and long, humid, wet summers.
C.It has short, mild winters and long, hot, dry summers.
D.It has long, wet winters and short, mild summers.
C.It has short, mild winters and long, hot, dry summers.
Which statement best explains how the social structure of Athens differed from that of Sparta?
A.The Athenians had four social classes, while the Spartans had three social classes.
B.The Athenian classes were based on equality, while in Sparta, citizens had the most power.
C.The Athenians considered elders the top social class, while the Spartans prioritized citizens.
D.The Athenians included women as citizens, while Spartan women had their own social class.
A.The Athenians had four social classes, while the Spartans had three social classes.