Ancient Greece Test Review

Which of the following statements describes a peninsula?

• a landform that is completely surrounded by mountains

• a landform mostly surrounded by water

• a landform that releases lava, ash, and gas

• a landform that is slightly smaller than a continent

In this form of government the king holds the power and is passed down through the family

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

In this type of government the citizens hold the power. Athens was know to be one of the first to use this form of government.

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

In this form of government a small group of rich men hold the power, and often the power is inherited from parent to child.

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

In this form of government power is taken by force, and even though it sounds like it may be bad for the people it often turned out good.

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Where would an agora be found in a polis?

• high above the rest of the city

• In the middle of the town so people had easy access to the market

• On the outer edge of the city, so law could be made in public view

• Near the sea

How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.

• The Greeks thought they were closer to their gods, but they often experienced cold temperatures.

• The Greeks invented skiing while on the mountains, but they faced the threat of avalanches.

• The Greeks had excellent views to create detailed maps, but they struggled to breathe at high altitudes.

How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• Many Greeks became cooks, engineers, and pilots, who lived aboard submarines under the sea and protected the coast.

• Many Greeks became divers, surfers, and swimmers, who used the sea to prepare for water sports in the Panhellenic Games.

• Many Greeks became explorers, marine biologists, and scientists, who studied new underwater environments in the sea.

• Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.

Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?

• Greek communities had a large population that could not be controlled by one government.

• Greek communities spoke different languages and had various religious beliefs.

• Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.

• Greek communities were not aware that other groups of people lived in the area.

Which statement best describes Sparta's trading practices?

• Sparta traded widely with all neighbors to obtain necessary goods.

• Sparta seldom traded, and relied on farming and conquering other areas to get what was needed

• Sparta traded with Egypt, Persia, and China only.

• Sparta was rich with natural resources, so they never needed to trade.