Unit 6 Assessment

Front

How did the Greek mountains affect communication?

Back

They isolated communities.

Front

What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?

Back

rocks

Front

Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?

Back

They each wanted more land.

Front

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

Back

They inherited it from a relative.

Front

What might an oligarch do on an ordinary day?

Back

take part in a chariot race

Front

In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?

Back

military force

Front

How was democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?

Back

All citizens shared ruling power.

Front

Which physical feature made Sparta somewhat isolated? Options: poor soil, broad rivers, major highways, surrounding mountains

Back

surrounding mountains

Front

How did the citizens of Athens get enough grain to eat?

Back

They shipped local products to Egypt to trade.

Front

A 12-year-old Athenian girl would most likely get her education

Back

from her mother.