Ancient Greece and Democracy Review

1. Ancient Greece and Democracy Review

2. 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. Dracob. Parthenonc. Architectured. Democracy

3. 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. Greek Architectureb. Democracyc. US architectured. An Olympic event

4. 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 suffrageb. Representative democracyc. Paul Revere’s midnight rided. The U.S. Supreme Court Building

5. The Olympic games were invented by • United States citizens • The Ancient Greeks • Cesar Chavez • Thurgood Marshall

6. It was built in Greece between 447 and 432 BC. It was a beautiful temple with classical columns. What is the statement above describing? • Monticello • The White House • The Parthenon • The US Capitol

7. 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? • Zeus • Ms. Covey • The goddess Athena • Athens

8. What sport of the ancient Olympics is NOT part of today’s Olympic Games? • Wrestling • Running • Javelin throwing • Chariot racing

9. Architecture is the art and science of • Sports • Building • Government • Democracy

10. 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. • Direct democracy • Indirect democracy • Representative government • United States government

11. The United States and ancient Greece are different in that • 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.

12. Which of the following is an example of a representative democracy? • 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.

13. On election day, your mom and dad vote for people who will make government decisions. This is an example of • Direct democracy • Draco law • Representative democracy • Greek Architecture

14. Who could be a citizen of ancient Greece? • free men who owned property • men and women born in Greece • people who moved to Greece • anyone who wanted to

15. Which of these sports were a part of the ancient Olympic games? • Discus throwing • Speed skating • Basketball • Pole vaulting