Ancient Greece Geography Quiz Review

Which on the following is NOT a city-state in Greece

• Sparta

• Athens

• Troy

• Crete

Ancient Greeks settled mostly near.......

• Mountains

• Seas/water

• Rivers

• Deserts

Ancient Greeks would trade olive oil and pottery for.......

• Grain, timber, metal

• Silk, rice, wine

• Ships and cloth

True or False: The Ancient Greeks would often fight over farmland.

• True

• False

True or False: The MINOANS were the first Greek civilization?

• True

• False

Who first lived on the island of Crete? (There are only 2 choices)

• The Minoans

• The Mycenaeans

Which form of government had a king and inherited (was born into) power?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

Which form of government was ruled by a small group of wealthy men?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

Which form of government allowed every citizen to vote?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

What was the main reason the Greeks started colonies?

• To expand their territory

• They needed more farmland

• To gain riches from the new colonies