Ancient Greek Geography and Government

Who from this list could be considered a "citizen"?

• A free, educated man born in Athens.

• A free woman born in Athens.

• A slave in Athens

• A free, educated man from another city-state.

A safe place for ships to dock

• peninsula

• island

• sea

• harbor

A body of land surrounded by water on three sides.

• harbor

• peninsula

• sea

• island

A body of land completely surrounded by water.

• harbor

• peninsula

• island

• sea

A large body of salt water partially surrounded by land masses.

• harbor

• sea

• peninsula

• island

What geographic feature allowed ancient Greek city-states to be successful?

• Rivers that provided silt

• Seas for food and transportation

• deserts that provided natural barriers

• Temperate climate with all 4 seasons.

How did geography lead to the development of an independent Greek city-state?

• They were divided by seas and mountains

• They spoke different languages

• They were seperated by deserts

• They had different microclimates

The Greek peninsula was mountainous with little flat land.

• True

• False

Which of the following could a polis be compared to?

• Mesopotamian City-state

• Ancient Egypt

• Persian Empire

• The United States of America

What is the name of the peninsula located at #1? 

• Peloponnesus  
• Greece 
• Athens 
• Sparta