Ancient Civilizations Test

What was the main reason that Greece became traders?

• The government had a vision of Greece becoming and empire and controlling all the land in the Mediterranean area

• Economics-The Greek people became traders so they could generate income

• Geography-Greece was 85% mountains and they had to trade in order to get food for survival

• Socially-Since Greece was surrounded on three sides by water they thought they could use the water to share their cultures with neighboring nations

According to the map, where would merchants go to buy cinnamon?

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• Middle East

• India

• China

• Rome

Which ancient civilization was responsible for inventing papyrus, black ink, toothpaste and the mummification process?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Greece

• Rome

Which ancient civilization was responsible for inventing papyrus, black ink, toothpaste and the mummification process?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Greece

• Rome

Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian are legacies of the Greeks, what are they?

• Famous Roman city-states

• The names of different Roman rulers who made significant contributions to mankind

• Types of architecture, columns, that were used to decorate buildings

• The names of Roman rivers that led to the development of ancient Rome

Document 1

Summers were hot and dry, and winters were mild and windy. Only about 20% of the land on the Greek peninsula could be farmed. The ancient Greek farmers grew crops that would survive in this environment - wheat, barley, olives, and grapes. The many hills and mountains provided shrubs to feed herds of cattle and sheep.  The early Greeks also depended heavily upon trade and imports with other regions around the Mediterranean. That's one reason the early Greeks tried to set up colonies in North Africa and in Asia. They wanted to control the import of grains and other foods.

Why could Greece grow a limited number of crops?

• Only about 20% of land on the Greek peninsula could be farmed

• Greek farmers had little knowledge of farming practices

• The Greek people focused on fishing and trading

• The Greek government was more interested in expanding their empire and conquering other lands

Which continent is shaded below?

• North America

• Australia

• Asia

• Europe

Which of the following is a difference between Egypt and Greece?

• Greece was predominately deserts while Egypt had many mountains.

• Egyptian cities were independent while Greece was unified.

• Greek cities were independent while Egypt was unified.

• Greece focused on agriculture, while Egyptians were traders.

What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?

• The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.

• A lack of natural seaports limited communication.

• An inland location hindered trade and colonization.

• Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.

One reason the Egyptian civilization lasted for three thousand years was the Nile River. How does the Nile River positively impact the Egyptians? Select ALL that apply.

• Silt, a soil that had nutrients, vitamins and minerals was deposited on the ground and helped the crops grow

• It acted as a protective barrier against invasion from against Egypt's enemies

• It was used to transport goods for the purpose of trading

• it overflowed its banks at the same time every year and this allowed Egyptian farmers to practice agriculture without fear of crops being destroyed