Ancient Greece Lesson 1 and 2

Greece is a(n) _______ because it is surrounded on three sides by water.

• island

• peninsula

• continent

• mountain

Which type of landscape best describes much of the region of Ancient Greece?

• flat
• mountainous
• desert
• rainforest

In what continent is Greece located?

• Europe
• Australia
• America
• Asia

How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?

• Different languages made communication difficult
• Steep mountains kept people apart

How did geography of ancient Greece affect its early development?

• The mountains lead to independent city-states
• An inland location hurt trade and colonization

Which of the following was NOT an obstacle for farmers in Greece?

• Mountains
• No major rivers
• rocky soil
• abundant grazing lands

Why was it dangerous to travel by boat?

• Pirates

• Storms

• Rough Seas

• all of the above

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

• Peloponnesus  
• Greece 
• Athens 
• Sparta 

What word best describes the land of the Greek peninsula?

• rocky and mountainous
• flat
• desert
• rolling plains

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Why was communication difficult between communities in Ancient Greece?

• They did not have telephones
• Mountains and Water
• communication was easy
• most people had horses

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