Greece

Two civilizations developed in the Aegean area before the Greeks. These were the

• Dorians and the Lacedaemonians

• Egyptians and the Kushans

• Minoans and the Mycenaeans

• Trojans and the Persians

Why were ancient Greece's geographic location and climate ideal for trade and other aspects of Greek life?

• The Greeks' fear of the sea kept them separated from other civilizations.

• The closeness of the islands led to a feeling of unity among the Greeks.

• The flat land created large amounts of land that could be farmed.

• The mild climate and seas allowed the Greeks to work as fishers, traders, and farmers.

In ancient Greece, people settled among the mountains, valleys, and coasts. Geographic features in Greece led communities to develop

• in similar ways

• a postal route for communication

• along the coasts of Greece

• in isolation and independently

The ancient Greeks were united by a common

• country

• government

• logic (thinking)

• language

Athenian philosopher who taught his students to seek knowledge through questioning

• Confucius

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

Athenian philosopher who distrusted democracy and wrote about the need for philosopher kings.

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Confucius

• Socrates

The Greeks believed that twelve most important gods and goddesses lived on top of Mount Olympus. Mostly likely their religion was

• Christian

• mythology

• monotheistic

• polytheistic

What is the name of this famous Athenian building associated with democracy?

• the Colosseum

• the Pantheon

• the Parthenon

• the Forum

Democracy has its "roots" (beginnings) in which ancient civilization or civilizations?

• China

• Greece and Rome

• Greece only

• Rome and the USA

Who has power in a democracy?

• people who seize power

• kings who inherit power

• people who are voted in to power

• a few powerful people