Geography of Ancient Greece

Multiple Select

Did you even look at the map on the last slide??? Lets find out! Below, select TWO of the city states that were featured on the map from the last slide.

• Athens

• Mycenae

• Rome

• Alexandria

Multiple Choice

True or False: Geographically speaking, Greece is defined by its rough, flat terrain.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How did the Greek's attempt to unify its people?

• By building a vast network of roads.

• By building a vast network of canals.

• By building a vast network of railroads.

• None of these

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Of the factors below, what were some that made travel difficult for the Greeks?

• Heavy storms washing out roads.

• Lack of fresh water sources.

• Mountainous terrain making traveling more difficult.

• Desert conditions making travel virtually impossible.

Open Ended

How could isolation become a crippling issue for the Greeks, in allowing its people to effectively communicate?

Multiple Choice

True or False: Due to geographic complications, the Greeks were not able to rely on making money from fishing or sea based trade.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

This term refers to an area under control and influence of another country, typically one in a faraway land.

• Colony

• Empire

• State

• Nation

Multiple Choice

Which god did many Greeks pray to before embarking on a trip?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Aphrodite

• Hades

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: In exchange for their surplus of olive oil and pottery, what items did the Greeks seek out from faraway lands?

• Glass

• Textiles

• Slaves

• Salt

• Sugar

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: What were the names of two large bodies of water that allowed the Greeks to easily trade with people from far, far away?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Open Ended

Why would the Greeks prioritize items, such as, wheat and other grains as trade goods?