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1. Pericles was the leader of what Greek city-state?

A Corinth B Delphi C Athens D Sparta

2. Who did Greece fight in two major wars while Pericles was still a child?

A Mongols B Persians C Egyptians D Romans

3. Which of the following best describes the childhood of Pericles?

A He was an orphan who had to survive on the streets of Athens B He grew up on a small farm in rural Greece C He was the prince and heir to the throne of Athens D He grew up in a wealthy family and his father was a general

4. What was the strategos in Ancient Greece?

A The general of the Athenian army B The high king of the Greeks C A group of men who were considered the best poets of the day D The main council that ran the government

5. What change to Athenian law made by Pericles is mentioned in the article?

A Slavery was abolished B Women were given the right to vote C Non-citizens were allowed to vote if they owned enough land D Members of a jury were paid for their service

6. What structure did Pericles have constructed in order to help protect Athens in the event of a siege?

A The Forum B The Agora C The Parthenon D The Long Walls

7. What is the name of the famous temple that Pericles had constructed in honor of the goddess Athena?

A The Parthenon B The Agora C The Forum D The Long Walls

8. Who did Athens fight during the Peloponnesian War?

A Egypt B Persia C Sparta D Corinth

9. What was the name of the famous speech Pericles gave at the start of the Peloponnesian War?

A The Odeon of Pericles B The Parthenon C The Great Summation D The Funeral Oration

10. How did Pericles die?

A He drowned when his ship sunk B He was assassinated by one of his rivals C He died from a plague that hit Athens during the Peloponnesian War D He was killed in battle against Sparta

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