The Rise of Greek Civilization

Greece was the first civilization to develop in

• Africa.

• Europe.

• America.

• Asia.

In early civilizations most people settled near river valleys that had rich soil. The early Greeks, however, settled in an area of

• densely forested mountains.

• dry deserts.

• rugged landscapes and beautiful seas.

• jungles.

How did geography influence the lives of the early Greeks?

• They were house builders.

• They were basket weavers.

• They were traders.

• They were lumberjacks.

Archaeologist Arthur Evans discovered the palace of legendary king Minos on the island of Crete. The site is called

• the round table.

• the tabernacle.

• Knossos.

• Troy.

Which civilization was the first to develop the Aegean region?

• Greeks

• Minoans

• Mycenaean

• Romans

By the mid-1400s B.C.E the Minoans were conquered by these people who then controlled the Aegean sea area.

• the Romans

• the Israelites

• the Greeks

• the Mycenaeans

A settlement in a new territory that has close ties to its homeland is called a

• colony

• village

• city

• government

With whom did the colonies trade?

• their "parent" cities on the Greek mainland

• other civilizations nearby

• neighbors

• fishermen

As in Mesopotamia, the Greek city-state was like an independent country called

• civilizations

• governments

• villages

• polis

The United States owes many of its ideas about citizenship to the ancient Greeks. Check all that apply

• male citizens had the right to vote

• male citizens could own property

• become kings

• hold public office