01 The Geography of Ancient Greece

Which of these factors contributed to Greeks forming small city-states (poleis) rather than becoming a nation?

• Mountain ranges dividing communities on the mainland.

• Large rivers making travel between parts of Greece difficult.

• Being spread across numerous islands.

• No common language.

What were generally considered key roles for upper and middle-class men in ancient Greece?

• Producing clothes.

• Fetching water from fountains for household consumption.

• Running the household and looking after children.

• Military service and making decisions on behalf of the household.

From what other civilisation did the ancient Greeks learn key skills during the Archaic Age?

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Celts

• Phoenicians

What were generally considered key roles for upper and middle-class woment in ancient Greece?

• Engaging in politics and pursuing legal matters

• Running the household, looking after children and producing clothes

• Entertaining guests at dinner parties

• Military service

Why were olives an important crop for the ancient Greeks?

• They produce fruit quickly

• Olive oil was used for many purposes by the Greeks

• They can be grown on mountain slopes

• Olive oil could be traded with other people around the Mediterranean

Select the correct description for the following term (when applied to ancient Greece): Oligarchy

• A state where all political decisions are decided by a all citizens

• A state where political decisions are decided by a small group of rich men

• A state where one person seizes power and rules without legal restraint

• A state ruled by women

Select the correct description for the following term (when applied to ancient Greece): Tyranny

• A state where all poltitical decisions are made by all citizens

• A state where political decisions are made by a small number of rich men

• A state where one man seizes power and rules alone

• A state ruled by women

What is a polis?

• A Mycenaean palace

• A small independent state consisting of urban and rural areas

• A man who seized political power and ruled without legal restraint

• A city

Which of the following is NOT a Polis of Hellas?

• Athens

• Carthage

• Sparta

• Miletus

True or False: Male society in ancient Greece was dominated by the artisoi?

• True

• False