Chapter 8 Ancient Greece

Why did the population in ancient Greece steadily increase?

• People wanted to leave the mountains.

• Most people were traders.

• The climate was good for growing crops such as olives.

• The coastline had natural harbors.

Which was NOT an IMPORTANT part of early Greek culture?

• Developing irrigation systems to water crops.

• Sailing throughout the Aegean to trade olives and grapes.

• Fishing in the Aegean Sea.

• Trading with other Mediterranean cultures.

If you were a member of the Greek aristocracy, you would

• have been a priest

• have been a king

• have helped pay for the army

• have the ONLY voting power.

Spartan women could

• be property owners

• vote

• be leaders in the arts.

• not join the army

The ancient Greeks believed that gods and goddesses

• lived in the city of Olympia where the Olympics were held.

• Appeared ONLY to priests and oracles.

• interfered with human lives all the time.

• were humble and disliked receiving gifts.

Which aspect of today's culture shows the LEAST influence from ancient Greek culture?

• buildings and monuments

• religions

• medicine

• stories and movies

Ancient Greek city-states reached their glory during the Hellenistic Age (after Alexander the Great) because

• They continued to conquer new territories.

• Alexander's influence had no lasting effect.

• Alexandria became a meeting place for scholars.

• The Greek culture spread and influence many people.

Sparta and Athens allied to fight the Persians in this war...

• Peloponnesian War

• Persian War

• Peninsula War

• World War I

Why was King Philip II able to conquer the Greek city-states?

• They were weak after 150 years of war.

• They wanted protection from the Persians.

• Macedonia needed to gain territory before invading Asia.

• He was a big meany.

A story from the past that explains something about the world or the birth of gods and goddesses.

• spartan

• myth

• democracy

• maritime