Classical Greece

The Greek civilization developed around what body of water?

• The Nile River

• The Euphrates River

• The Red Sea

• The Aegean Sea

What aspect of Greece's geography was particularly important in its development of a civilization?

• Most of the mainland was a desert.

• It was located in the fertile valley between two major rivers.

• It was a mountainous peninsula.

• It did not have access to a major waterway.

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 ports limited communication.

• Greece and Rome were often at war.

• Extensive trade with the Persian Empire.

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of

• monarchies

• belief in one God

• extensive trade with the Persians

• separate, independent city-states

An important factor that prevented the ancient Greek city-states from uniting to form a single nation was the

• lack of a common language

• large size of the Greek desert

• mountainous geography of the region

• cold and hostile climate

 In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on

• human rights

• military service

• traditional education

• family unity

Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

• Women were allowed to vote in major elections.

• Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections.

• All residents were given voting rights.

• All adult male citizens were eligible to vote.

Which civilization established the basis of Western democracy?

• Egyptian

• Chinese

• Greek

• Persian

Which of the following best describes Spartan men?

• had no home life

• were all trained to be soldiers

• were well-disciplined and patriotic

• all of the above

What was the political role of women in Athens?

• They had some political rights, but no legal rights.

• They were very influential in politics through their husbands.

• They had no political or legal rights.

• They had legal rights but were not allowed to participate in government.