Greece&Rome Review

How did the Greek mountains affect communication?

• They promoted road building.
• They isolated communities.
• They led people to write letters.

The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because they

• were afraid of people from other villages.
• used the land for farming instead of roads
• found traveling through the mountains difficult

What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?

• mud
• rocks
• snakes
• water

What is a reason why the ancient Greeks produced so much olive oil?

• They could feed the olive oil to their pigs.
• They could exchange the olive oil for nuts.
• They could grow olive trees in a small space.

In ancient Greece, farmers primarily raised goats, sheep, chickens and bees.  Why these animals (insects)?

• They did not need much flat land.
• They did not eat much food.
• They supplied oil for lamps.

Which form of government in a Greek city-state usually came first?

• tyranny
• oligarchy
• monarchy

Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy?

• A small group held the most power.
• Military strength was valued.
• It was organized as a city-state.

Unlike the women of Athens, the women of Sparta

• could not vote.
• could own property.

Why was the Parthenon built?

• to foretell the future
• to reward the chief of the navy
• to honor the goddess Athena

In what way are many theaters today like the ones in ancient Greece?

• People pay more for the best seats.
• The stage is built into the side of a hill.
• The rows rise so people can see and hear.