Lesson 1 - Sea Power

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way sea power influenced the growth of Early Western Civilization?

• It enabled exploration and trade across distant lands.

• It limited the spread of new ideas and cultures.

• It isolated civilizations from one another.

• It discouraged technological advancements.

Open Ended

Why was sea power significant in the development of early Western Civilization?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term 'galley' as used in maritime history?

• A seagoing ship with oars and sometimes sails, crewed by trained fighting men

• A type of sea monster feared by early sailors

• A port city in ancient Rome

• A type of naval weapon used in sea battles

Open Ended

Name some reasons why early people might have feared the sea.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains the concept of 'sea power'?

• The ability to use the sea to meet a nation's needs, including defending its sea lanes and shielding them in time of war

• The use of ships for fishing and trading only

• The construction of ports along the coastline

• The exploration of new lands by sea

Open Ended

How did the development of sea power influence early Western civilization?

Multiple Select

According to the lesson, what were some uses of the sea by early people after they overcame their fear?

• Fishing

• Traveling

• Trading

• Building houses

Multiple Choice

Why did countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea become the richest and most powerful in ancient times?

• Because of their access to major sea routes and trade opportunities

• Because of their large land area

• Because of their advanced agriculture

• Because of their isolation from other civilizations

Multiple Choice

What were some key characteristics of Crete as an early seafaring power?

• It was the first country to use sea power, dominated its neighbors, and controlled major sea routes

• It was known for its deserts and pyramids

• It was famous for its philosophers and mathematicians

• It was the birthplace of democracy

Multiple Select

Which of the following were goods carried by the Phoenicians during their trading activities?

• Tin from Britain

• Amber from Baltic Sea

• Silk from China

• Slaves and ivory from Africa

Open Ended

Describe the role of the Phoenicians in Mediterranean trade and their contributions to the region.

Open Ended

How did early trading vessels adapt to the threat of swifter craft, and what impact did this have on maritime trade?

Multiple Choice

Which regions did the Greeks withdraw from during the Persian invasions?

• Thrace and Macedonia

• Attica and Peloponnesos

• Crete and Cyprus

• Lydia and Phrygia

Multiple Choice

What was the main strategy of the Greek commander Themistocles during the Persian invasion?

• Break the Persian sea line of communications and build a naval force

• Attack Persia directly by land

• Form alliances with Lydia and Phrygia

• Retreat to the island of Crete

Open Ended

Explain how the geography of the Isthmus of Corinth and the island of Salamis contributed to the Greek victory over the Persians.

Open Ended

Describe the sequence of major events that occurred during the Persian invasions of Greece, as shown in the images.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Battle of Salamis are correct?

• The Persian fleet was reduced to 800 vessels

• Only 300 Greek triremes remained

• Xerxes ordered his army to retreat after the battle

• The Greeks lost the battle

Open Ended

After learning about the influence of sea power on Western Civilization, what questions do you still have or what would you like to learn more about?

Open Ended

In what ways did sea power influence the growth of Early Western Civilization?