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Ancient Greece
and
Democracy Review
The way buildings are built and designed is called architecture. The
ancient Greeks became famous for a form of architecture called classical.
Classical architecture is known for its columns. Classical architecture made the
Greeks seem powerful and impressive. The most famous example of Greek
architecture is the Parthenon.
1. The way a building is designed is called:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Draco
Parthenon
Architecture
Democracy
The way buildings are built and designed is called
architecture. The ancient Greeks became famous for a form of
architecture called classical. Classical architecture is known for its
columns. Classical architecture made the Greeks seem powerful and
impressive. The most famous example of Greek architecture is the
Parthenon.
2. The Parthenon is an example of
a.
b.
c.
d.
Greek Architecture
Democracy
US architecture
An Olympic event
American builders also used classic architecture when building many
government buildings. US leaders wanted buildings that showed the power and
confidence the US had.
The Parthenon had a great impact on
a. Women’s suffrage
b. Representative democracy
c. Paul Revere’s midnight ride
d. The U.S. Supreme Court Building
The Olympic games were invented by
a.
b.
c.
d.
United States citizens
The Ancient Greeks
Cesar Chavez
Thurgood Marshall
It was built in Greece between 447 and 432 BC. It was a beautiful
temple with classical columns.
What is the statement above describing?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Monticello
The White House
The Parthenon
The US Capitol
The ancient Greeks held the first Olympic Games. The Olympics is a
series of sporting events. The games began in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. The
games were held to honor the Greek god Zeus.
Who were the first Olympic Games held to
honor?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Zeus
Ms. Covey
The goddess Athena
Athens
What sport of the ancient Olympics is
NOT part of today’s Olympic Games?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Wrestling
Running
Javelin throwing
Chariot racing
Architecture is the art and science of
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sports
Building
Government
Democracy
The government of the US is led by the people. This type of
government is called a representative government. In a representative
government, the people choose leaders who represent, or makes decisions, for
them in government. This is different from the form of government in Ancient
Greece. They had a direct democracy. In a direct democracy, citizens make
decisions about laws that should be made.
In this type of government, the citizens make
the decisions about the laws.
a. Direct democracy
b. Indirect democracy
c.
Representative government
d. United States government
The United States and ancient Greece are
different in that
a.
b.
c.
d.
the US is a direct democracy, but Greece
was a representative democracy
the US is a representative democracy, but
Greece was a direct democracy
the US has a Constitution, but Greece never
had written laws.
Greek athletes compete in the Olympics
every four years, but US athletes don’t.
Which of the following is an example of a
representative democracy?
a.
b.
c.
d.
As a citizen, Bill, gets to vote on every issue
that comes before Congress.
Kolsen does not get to vote in any elections.
Cassidy writes a set of laws.
Miranda votes for Moni who will make
decisions for her in Congress.
On election day, your mom and dad vote
for people who will make government
decisions. This is an example of
a.
b.
c.
d.
Direct democracy
Draco law
Representative democracy
Greek Architecture
Who could be a citizen of ancient Greece?
a.
b.
c.
d.
free men who owned property
men and women born in Greece
people who moved to Greece
anyone who wanted to
Which of these sports were a part of the
ancient Olympic games?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Discus throwing
Speed skating
Basketball
Pole vaulting