Ninth Graders' Ancient Greece: 1

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1. This Olympic event was the most challenging in the Games and designed to find the best all-round athlete. marathon wrestling chariot race pentathlon

2. This was the main square or marketplace that was at the heart of every Greek city apella agora strategos bard

3. These were ten military commanders that were elected annually and were the most important officials in Athenian democracy. greaves strategoi hoplites archons

4. These were nine elected officials whose duties were ceremonial rather than political. archon apella strategoi bard

5. Which of these means "rule by the few"? democracy oligarchy aristocracy monarchy

6. Which of these is a general name for a Greek city-state? village nome polis apella

7. This type of Greek play was written about ordinary people and often mocked leading politicians and personalities of the day. Which was it? tragedy horror drama comedy

8. What was the name of the Spartan Assembly made up of male citizens aged 30 and over? hoplite perioihoi diadochi apella

9. What was a training ground where boys took part in competitive games. agora gymnasium kithairstes lontrophoros

10. Which of these means "rule by the people"? democracy monarchy oligarchy aristocracy