TN Ready Review - Social Studies - Greece

This is a map of the Mediterranean Sea.

Which number correctly identifies Ancient Greece’s sphere of influence?

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Why did Greek city-states like Athens depend on sea trade?

• They were located near the Mediterranean Sea.

• They were landlocked.

• They had weak militaries.

• They were unable to cross the Ural Mountains.

The Greek city-state of Athens is best known for creating what type of government?

• democracy

• dictatorship

• empire

• monarchy

This is a quote from Pericles in 431 BCE.

According to this quote, upon what did the democracy of Athens depend?

• It depended on trade with its neighboring city-states.

• It depended on its leader being kind to its people.

• It depended on its people to participate in government.

• It depended on the military strength of its allies.

This chart compares the governments of two Greek city-states.

The government of which Greek city-state is described in column B?

• Athens

• Corinth

• Megara

• Sparta

How did the expansion of the Persian Empire impact the Greek city-states?

• It brought Islam into Greece.

• It drew Greece into a war with Persia.

• It increased trade between Greece and Persia.

• It brought trade economics to Greece.

How did the rise of Alexander the Great impact much of the Middle East?

• Greek culture was spread throughout the region.

• An era of peace and prosperity spread throughout the region.

• Monotheistic religion was spread throughout the region.

• Isolationist ideas spread throughout the region.

What was one purpose of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece?

• to spread democracy

• to standardize all laws within the city-states

• to promote peace between city-states

• to create a large military

This is a map of the Mediterranean Sea.

Which number correctly identifies the location of Ancient Greece?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

How did the development of city-states impact Ancient Greece?

• It formed a united nation.

• It decreased trade.

• It increased the importance of religion.

• It created distinct regional cultures.