Greece Quiz Prep

Check the boxes that describe the ancient Minoans.

• extensive maritime trade network

• created colonies

• palace builders and best pottery

• weakened by in-fighting

• weakened by natural disasters

Check the boxes that describe the ancient Mycenaeans.

• extensive maritime trade network

• created colonies

• palace builders and best pottery

• weakened by in-fighting

• lack of natural resources

How did the geography of Greece affect the development of city-states?

• Geography divided the Greeks into small groups that were all ruled by one leader in Athens.

• There were no city-states in ancient Greece.

• Geography separated the Greeks and allowed them to grow into one large city-state.

• Geography isolated the Greeks into small groups that became city-states with their own leaders.

How did geography help the Greeks solve their food shortage problem?

• The Greeks were surrounded by seas that supported maritime trade and helped them solve the problem.

• The rocky soil allowed the Greeks to grow enough grapes and olives to survive.

• There was no food shortage problem in ancient Greece.

• The Greeks solved their food shortage problem by assigning rations to citizens.

Which type of government had a jury of citizens who interpreted the laws?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

Which type of government had unfair laws passed that favored the rich?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

Which type of government had a single ruler who was put in power by the people and who promised to reform laws?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

Which type of government had a Council of 500 proposed laws?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

Which type of government had power taken by force to make changes for the people?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

Which type of government was ruled by a small group of aristocrats?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny