Unit 1-Ancient Greece Practice Test (B)

(Geography) What common geographical features played a significant role in shaping the development of ancient Greek Civilization?

• a. Dense rainforests

• b. Vast deserts

• c. Rugged mountains

(Geography) What statement supports the idea that ancient Greece had many independent city-states?

• a. Ancient Greece had many mountains and remote valleys

• b. Ancient Greece had rocky soil that made it hard to grow crops

• c. Ancient Greeks traded cheese and knives within their civilization

(Geography) Life in ancient Greece was shaped by which geographical features?

• a. Deserts and eases

• b. Valleys and forests

• c. Glaciers and tundra

• d. Mountains and islands

(Athens and Sparta) Whis is most likely true about countries with high average life expectancy?

• a. They have low rates of savings

• b. They have low levels of technology

• c. They have high unemployment rates

• d. They have highly developed economies

(Culture) In ancient Greece, which of the following aspects would be a point of contrast between the daily life of the upper and lower classes?

• a. Types of clothing worn

• b. Daily meals and food choices

• c. Participation in democratic government

(Geography/Culture) How did the use of natural resources and the building of monuments and infrastructure shape the culture and physical locations of Ancient Greece?

• a. Natural resources had little impact on Ancient Greek culture and physical locations

• b. The use of abundant timber resources led to the construction of impressive naval fleets and architectural wonders

• c. Ancient Greeks relied solely on imported resources, which had no influence on their culture or physical locations

Define the term Region, Then explain a situation that we studied stayed the same in ancient Greece and another situation that caused a lot of change. Make sure you use the RACES strategy to answer this question to get full points.

(Geography/Culture) How did the lack of natural resources in ancient Greece contribute to both challenges and opportunities for its civilization?

• a. It led to a shortage of food, causing widespread famine

• b. The scarcity of materials hindered the development of artistic and architectural achievements

• c. The absence of resources discouraged military advancements, making Greece vulnerable to conquest by neighboring civilizations

• d. The lack of resources encouraged Greeks to explore trade and colonization, expanding their influence across the Mediterranean

(Geography) Which idea about ancient Greece is MOST supported by the map?

• a. It relied on rivers to transport goods

• b. It grew because of seagoing activities

• c. It took over other territories using land routes

(Athens & Sparta) Which fact best completes the diagram?

• a. The Greco-Persian Wars begin

• b. The Peloponnesian Wars begin

• c. Sparta began to pay tribute to Athens