Greek Culture and Geography

how did geography influence government in ancient Greece

• the water and mountains caused the people to look for resources else where

• the water and mountains caused the people to be protected from invasion

• the water and mountains caused the people to be separated and develop and organize leadership independently

• the water and mountains caused the people to be separated and they respected the ideas of their city more than the country

How did geography influence the development of sailing and trade in Greece

• the water and mountains caused the people to look else where for resources

• the water and mountains caused the people to be protected from invasion

• the water and mountains caused the people to be separated which led to independent organization and leadership

• the water and mountains caused the people to respect the ideas of their city over the country

How did geography influence the social conflict among city states

• the water and mountains caused the people to feel protected from invaders

• the water and mountains caused the people to feel respect for the ideas of their city over the country

• the water and mountains caused the people to develop independently

• the water and mountains caused the people to look for resources else where

What important physical features are missing from Greece that were important to Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China ( choose 3)

• mountains

• silt

• peninsula

• rivers

• flooding

A great city in Greece, that had an Oligarchy type of Government, taught boys to be good soldiers, and took what they needed from neighbors.

• Sparta 
• Athens 

A great city in Greece that had a Democracy for government, traded with other city-states, and participated in the assembly.

• Athens 
• Sparta 

A Government by the people

• Democracy
• Oligarchy 
• Monarchy
• Tyranny 

What was the raised, fortified area that was the highest place in the city called?

• Agora
• Acropolis
• Oligarchy
• Parthenon

What was the large open area where city life was centered around called?

• Agora
• Acropolis
• Democracy
• Mall

Which of the following describes Spartan women?

• They were treated harshly, almost like slaves.
• They mostly fought as soldiers alongside men.
• They were trained to build up their bodies and were allowed to own land.
• All of the above.