Unit 4 Review: Ancient Greece

What is the correct definition of peninsula?

• the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea

• the main part of a country

• land that is surrounded on 3 sides by water

• rough surface

What is the correct definition for colonies?

• a port

• settlements in faraway places

• a holy person who the Greeks believed could communicate with the gods

• a type of animal

True or False: Ancient Greeks found travel by sea easier than travel by land.

• True

• False

Select the answer that BEST describes why ancient Greek communities were isolated.

• Ancient Greeks had difficulty farming.

• There were many unpaved, rocky roads in ancient Greece.

• Greece is surrounded by mountains and seas.

• Ancient Greeks started colonies.

All the following statements are TRUE about how farmers met their challenges EXCEPT…

• Some farmers built wide earth steps into the hills to create more flat land.

• Farmers grew crops like olives and grapes, which required less land.

• Farmers raised sheep and goats because they could graze on the side of the mountains.

• Since there were no major rivers, farmers used water from the surrounding seas to grow crops.

Select the answer that BEST describes why ancient Greeks started colonies.

• Many ancient Greeks were eager to go on new adventures.

• The existing farmland no longer produced enough food to feed all the people.

• Ancient Greeks hoped to discover new items to trade with others.

• Oracles persuaded many Greeks that their journeys would be successful.

This form of government was ruled by all free citizens.

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

This form of government had few wealthy men as rulers.

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

This form of government had one leader who took control by force.

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

This form of government had a king.

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy