Ancient Greece - Part 1, Lesson 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events happened first in the timeline of ancient Greece?

• Minoan civilization flourishes on Crete

• Athens thrives as city-state

• Greeks begin minting metal coins

• Greece emerges from the Dark Age

Multiple Choice

Which geographic feature most influenced the development of ancient Greek civilization?

• Mountains and seas

• Deserts

• Rainforests

• Plains

Multiple Choice

Which ancient civilization developed on the island of Crete and built the palace at Knossos?

• Mycenaean

• Minoan

• Dorian

• Phoenician

Multiple Select

Which of the following did the Mycenaeans adopt from the Minoans?

• Built ships

• Used sun and stars to navigate seas

• Worked with bronze

• Worshipped Earth Mother as chief god

Multiple Choice

What was one major effect of the introduction of coins in Greek colonies?

• It made trade easier and increased wealth.

• It led to the decline of Greek colonies.

• It stopped the use of pottery for trade.

• It caused farmers to grow less food.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were responsibilities of Greek citizens in their polis?

• Serving in government

• Fighting to defend their polis

• Owning land

• Participating in religious ceremonies

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of the agora in a Greek city-state?

• It was a fort built on a hilltop for defense.

• It was the open area used as a marketplace and for public gatherings.

• It was the main temple for religious ceremonies.

• It was the residence of the city's ruler.