Question 1

Spartans were late to the battle of Marathon because they had to wait for a religious festival to end.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What was the significance of the Greek victory over Persia in the Persian Wars? Consider military, economic, political, and cultural aspects.

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Whatever the significance of the Greek v...

Question 3

The democratic process in Athens served as an education for its citizens.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How did Peisistratus attempt to expand Athens' economy?

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A)   He formed an alliance with Corinth.
B)   He employed mercenary soldiers.
C)   He encouraged the trade of Athenian pottery in new markets.
D)   He put Venus on Athenian currency.
E)   He had a fleet of triremes built.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

What rights did women have under Athenian democracy? In what ways were they excluded from democracy?

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The status of women highlights the exten...

Question 6

During Pericles' time, about how many slaves were in Athens?

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A)   40,000
B)   50,000
C)   80,000
D)   70,000
E)   60,000F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

One of the consequences of Cleisthenes' reorganization of the Athenian citizen body was that every tribe became representative of Athens' population as a whole.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following best describes Solon's legal reforms?

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A)   He based political participation on property held.
B)   He increased the power held by the traditional aristocracy.
C)   He gave the Areopagus the right to try certain major crimes.
D)   He instituted a completely democratic political system.
E)   He established a system of single-man rule.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Which work of Plato includes Socrates' defense speech?

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A)   the Republic
B)   the Symposium
C)   the Phaedo
D)   the Apology
E)   the True Defense Speech of SocratesF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of Greek polytheistic religion?

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A)   There was a set and unchangeable number of gods.
B)   Temples were like modern churches, in that practically all services were held inside.
C)   Oracles were consulted and prayers were made for decisions.
D)   The institutions of religion and state were kept separate.
E)   Sacrifices would only be made of live animals.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The Athenian use of Delian League funds to rebuild the Parthenon suggests what?

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A)   Athens was slow to rebuild itself after the Peloponnesian War.
B)   Members of the Delian League also wanted a temple to Athena.
C)   Athenians felt gratitude to their gods for their victory over the Persians.
D)   Athens saw itself as the leader and possible ruler of other members of the Delian League.
E)   Athens was the cultural center of Greece.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

What was the Athenian strategy against the Persians at the battle of Marathon in 490 BCE?

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A)   Athenian hoplites rushed the Persian center, and Athenian soldiers on the wings surrounded the Persian center, forcing the Persians to flee.
B)   Athenian archers and cavalry harassed the wings of the Persian army, and Athenian hoplites forced the center to retreat.
C)   The Athenian army advanced slowly against the Persians, and Persians were overcome by fear at the sight of such a disciplined army.
D)   Athenian hoplites on the wings advanced quickly to attack the Persian army on the flanks and from the rear, while Athenian hoplites in the center advanced slowly.
E)   Athenian hoplites in the center rushed the Persian center, while the Athenian cavalry advanced to the Persian camp and looted it.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D) A

Question 13

What was the purpose of ostracism?

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A)   It made sure that every Athenian was literate.
B)   It identified the least popular Athenian.
C)   It identified the best qualified person to lead the Athenian army.
D)   It removed someone who would threaten democracy.
E)   It brought new citizens to Athens.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D) D

Question 14

Tragedy and comedy were invented to honor what god or goddess?

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A)   Athena
B)   Zeus
C)   Poseidon
D)   Dionysus
E)   VenusF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The modern footrace called the marathon was based on a real person, Pheidippides, who ran from Marathon to Athens to announce Athens' victory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A tragedy such as Oedipus the King reminds a modern audience that its standards of justice could be very different from Athenian standards.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

After the Peloponnesian War, Sparta installed an oligarchic government in Athens, but democracy soon returned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What did Solon mean when he said that his reforms created "good order"?

Accepted Answer

A)   The overthrow of Athenian government would become impossible.
B)   Citizens would be granted responsibilities and protections fairly according to their economic status.
C)   Choosing magistrates by lot would guarantee the most qualified citizens would serve Athens.
D)   Athens' natural superiority to other city-states would become evident through its new political system.
E)   The aristocracy's right to power would be reinforced.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

Ostracism drew its name from the practice of using pottery fragments as writing material.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Juries under Athenian democracy had members selected based on their study of Athenian law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The School of Greece: Greek Politics, Society, and Culture, 600-400 Bce

Spartans were late to the battle of Marathon because they had to wait for a religious festival to end.

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What was the significance of the Greek victory over Persia in the Persian Wars? Consider military, economic, political, and cultural aspects.

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The democratic process in Athens served as an education for its citizens.

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How did Peisistratus attempt to expand Athens' economy?

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What rights did women have under Athenian democracy? In what ways were they excluded from democracy?

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During Pericles' time, about how many slaves were in Athens?

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One of the consequences of Cleisthenes' reorganization of the Athenian citizen body was that every tribe became representative of Athens' population as a whole.

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Which of the following best describes Solon's legal reforms?

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Which work of Plato includes Socrates' defense speech?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Greek polytheistic religion?

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The Athenian use of Delian League funds to rebuild the Parthenon suggests what?

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What was the Athenian strategy against the Persians at the battle of Marathon in 490 BCE?

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Tragedy and comedy were invented to honor what god or goddess?

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The modern footrace called the marathon was based on a real person, Pheidippides, who ran from Marathon to Athens to announce Athens' victory.

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A tragedy such as Oedipus the King reminds a modern audience that its standards of justice could be very different from Athenian standards.

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After the Peloponnesian War, Sparta installed an oligarchic government in Athens, but democracy soon returned.

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What did Solon mean when he said that his reforms created "good order"?

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Ostracism drew its name from the practice of using pottery fragments as writing material.

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Juries under Athenian democracy had members selected based on their study of Athenian law.

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