Greece Quiz #1

Greece is almost completely surrounded by water. Therefore it is a....

• Peninsula 
• Island
• land
• continent

What three Seas surround Greece?*

• Tigris, Mediterranean, and Aegean
• Ionian, Nile, and Huang He 
• Mediterranean, Ionian, and Aegean
• Tigris, Euphrates, Mediterranean

In what way did the geography of Greece help this civilization?

• It allowed them to travel, trade, and build their empire.
• It protected them from outside invaders.
• It kept them from becoming powerful.
• It helped them defeat their enemies.

What is another name for a Greek City-State?

• Country
• Athens
• Sparta
• Polis

A cruel or oppressive government led by a tyrant who had total authority.

• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Theocracy
• Tyranny

A government in which a small group of people have power. 

• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Theocracy
• Tyranny

A government that is ruled by the people. Citizens can vote who they want into public office.

• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Theocracy
• Tyranny

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a citizen in a Greek city-state?

• Male
• Own land
• Born in the Polis
• Have tons of money

What kind of government do we have in America NOW but was first invented in Greece?

• Oligarchy
• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Tyranny

Which two Greek City-States were rivals?

• Ur and Delphi
• Delphi and Sparta
• Athens and Sparta
• Athens and Delphi