Ancient Greece Practice Test

Which statement supports the idea that ancient Greece had many independent city-states?

• Ancient Greece used the Mediterranean to trade with other civilizations

• Ancient Greece had many mountains and remote valleys

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

• Ancient Greeks traded cheese and knives within their civilization

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

• Expansive grasslands

• Dense rainforests

• Vast deserts

• Rugged mountains

Whis is most likely true about countries with high average life expectancy?

• They have low levels of technology

• They have high unemployment rates

• They have highly developed economies

• They have low rates of savings

Life in ancient Greece was shaped by which geographical features?

• Valleys and forests

• Glaciers and tundra

• Mountains and islands

• Deserts and oases

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

• Building monuments, temples, theaters

• Types of clothing worn

• Daily meals and food choices

• Participation in democratic government

How did the use of natural resources and the building of monuments and infrastructure shape the culture and physical locations of Ancient Greece?

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

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

• Monuments and infrastructure were considered unnecessary in Ancient Greece, leading to a lack of cultural impact

• 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.

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

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

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

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

• It lead to a shortage of food, causing widespread famine

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

• It relied on rivers to transport goods

• It was separated from other areas by mountains

• It grew because of seagoing activities

• It took over other territories using land routes

Which of these best completes the diagram?

• The Greco-Persian Wars begin

• Athens began to pay tribute to Athens

• Sparta began to pay tribute to Athens

• The Peloponnesian Wars began