Geography, the Early Greeks, and Athens (Sec. 1-2)

Which words from the choices below would you use to describe Greece?

• flat island

• mountainous penninsula

• low valley

• frozen tundra

Why were the seas important to the early Greeks?

• they provided drinking water

• the provided water for crops

• they provided great places to swim

• they provided trade routes

Around what feature was a Greek polis usually built?

• mountain range

• fortress

• island

• temple

The Greeks called their city-state a

• agora

• polis

• acropolis

• nothing

The Greeks built their polis on an

• agora

• boat

• acropolis

• forum

An acropolis is

• a high hill.

• a low valley.

• a peninsula.

• a Spanish word.

Why did the Greeks create colonies? (SELECT 2)

• They were scared of the large animals on the mainland.

• They needed more room for a growing population

• They were curious and wanted to become rich from trade

• They had out hunted and depleted the land of resources.

• They were bored and could think of nothing better to do.

What is the Greek term for "rule of the people"?

• assembly

• democracy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

What is the Greek term for "rule by the few"?

• assembly

• democracy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

Who is able to rule through the use of force?

• assembly

• democracy

• oligarchy

• tyrant