Ancient Greece Exit Ticket

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Ancient Greece Exit Ticket

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Grade: Grade 6

Subject: History

Topic: Ancient Greece

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Questions: 30

Instructions:
Answer each question about Ancient Greece. Start with the easiest questions and work your way to the harder ones. Write in complete sentences when asked.

Skills Practiced:

Ancient Greece
History
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What was Ancient Greece?

2Question

On which continent is Greece located?

3Question

What is the name of the large body of water next to Greece that influenced its history?

4Question

Were the ancient Greeks ruled by one single king over the whole region?

5Question

What was a city-state in Ancient Greece?

6Question

Name one famous city-state in Ancient Greece.

7Question

What was the name of the city-state known for democracy?

8Question

What is democracy?

9Question

What was Sparta known for?

10Question

What kind of people did the Spartans train to be?

11Question

What were the ancient Greek temples often built to honor?

12Question

What do we call the stories from Ancient Greece about gods and heroes?

13Question

Name one Greek god or goddess.

14Question

Who was Zeus in Greek mythology?

15Question

What were the Olympic Games?

16Question

Why were the Olympic Games important to the Greeks?

17Question

What language did the ancient Greeks speak?

18Question

What is a philosopher?

19Question

Name one famous Greek philosopher.

20Question

Why is Ancient Greece important to study today?

21Question

What building style from Ancient Greece used columns?

22Question

What did the Greeks build to honor Athena in Athens?

23Question

What was special about the Parthenon?

24Question

What was the Acropolis?

25Question

How did geography affect Ancient Greece?

26Question

How did the sea help the Greeks?

27Question

What was one important job of the Greeks because of their location near the sea?

28Question

How were Athens and Sparta different?

29Question

What is one way Ancient Greece has influenced modern life?

30Question

In one sentence, explain why Ancient Greece was an important civilization.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	Ancient Greece was a civilization that existed long ago in the area we now call Greece.
2	Greece is located in Europe.
3	The Mediterranean Sea influenced Greece's history.
4	No, Ancient Greece was made up of many city-states.
5	A city-state was a city and the land around it that had its own government.
6	Athens or Sparta are famous city-states in Ancient Greece.
7	Athens was known for democracy.
8	Democracy is a system of government in which citizens help make decisions.
9	Sparta was known for its strong army and warrior life.
10	The Spartans trained to be strong soldiers.
11	They were often built to honor the gods and goddesses.
12	We call them myths or mythology.
13	Zeus, Hera, Athena, or Apollo are examples of Greek gods and goddesses.
14	Zeus was the king of the gods.
15	The Olympic Games were athletic competitions held in Ancient Greece.
16	They were important because they honored the gods and brought city-states together.
17	The ancient Greeks spoke Greek.
18	A philosopher is a person who thinks and asks questions about life and ideas.
19	Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle are famous Greek philosophers.
20	Ancient Greece is important because it influenced government, art, architecture, and ideas.
21	Greek temples and buildings often used columns.
22	They built the Parthenon to honor Athena.
23	The Parthenon was a famous temple on the Acropolis in Athens.
24	The Acropolis was a high hill in Athens where important buildings were built.
25	Mountains and seas made it hard to travel by land and helped create separate city-states.
26	The sea helped the Greeks trade, travel, and fish.
27	Trade was an important job for the Greeks.
28	Athens focused more on democracy, learning, and the arts, while Sparta focused on military strength.
29	Ancient Greece influenced modern life through democracy, architecture, language, and the Olympic Games.
30	Ancient Greece was an important civilization because it made lasting contributions to government, philosophy, art, sports, and architecture.