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Greece Vocabulary Part 2
Test Description: Vocabulary review
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Philosophy
A
fortified hilltop originally used for military purposes
B
humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas
C
government ruled by the upper classes
D
logical study of truths about knowledge, values and the world
2) Hellenistic
A
Greek word for city-state
B
person who is loyal to and protected by a state or nation
C
group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal
D
culture made up of parts of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian styles and customs
3) Tragedy
A
stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world
B
written work performed by actors
C
humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas
D
serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character
4) Mainland
A
main part of a country or territory
B
peninsula that forms the southern part of Greece
C
established; brought into being
D
Greek word for city-state
5) Acropolis
A
Greek word for city-state
B
peninsula that forms the southern part of Greece
C
an open space for business and public gatherings
D
fortified hilltop originally used for military purposes
6) League
A
culture made up of parts of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian styles and customs
B
political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands
C
person who is loyal to and protected by a state or nation
D
group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal
7) Fables
A
logical study of truths about knowledge, values and the world
B
humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or idea
C
stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world
D
short stories that usually involve animals and teach a moral
8) Aristocracy
A
government ruled by a few powerful individuals
B
government ruled by the upper classes
C
in ancient Greece, ruler who took power illegally
D
government in which citizens make political decisions
9) Drama
A
written work performed by actors
B
long poems about a hero’s adventures
C
short stories that usually involve animals and teach a moral
D
games held every four years
10) Ostracize
A
government ruled by a few powerful individuals
B
serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character
C
send someone away from the city-state for ten years
D
established; brought into being
11) Citizen
A
person who is loyal to and protected by a state or nation
B
group of people, organizations, or countries working together for a common goal
C
in ancient Greece, ruler who took power illegally
D
enslaved people of Sparta
12) Peninsula
A
main part of a country or territory
B
Greek word for city-state
C
body of land nearly surrounded by water
D
an open space for business and public gatherings
13) Olympics
A
long poems about a hero’s adventures
B
stories that people tell to explain beliefs about their world
C
enslaved people of Sparta
D
games held every four years
14) Comedy
A
humorous dramatic work that makes fun of politics, important people, or ideas
B
government ruled by the upper classes
C
short stories that usually involve animals and teach a moral
D
serious drama that presents the downfall of an important character
15) Founded
A
established; brought into being
B
fortified hilltop originally used for military purposes
C
written work performed by actors
D
main part of a country or territory
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