Classical Greece

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• Greece and Rome were often at war.

• The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.

• Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control.

• The Greek people had many different languages and religions.

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

• absolute monarchies

• separate, independent city-states

• extensive trade with the Persians

• belief in one God