Ancient Greece Geography and Early Civilizations Vocabulary Quiz

What is a Greek city-state?

• A form of ancient Greek currency

• A self-governing city and its surrounding territory

• A traditional Greek dance

• A type of Greek food

Name one famous Greek city-state.

• Rome

• Egypt

• Sparta

• Athens

What were the main features of a Greek city-state?

• Coastal region, forests, and a system of government

• Islands, grasslands, and a system of government

• Central urban area, surrounding farmland, and a system of government

• Mountains, deserts, and a system of government

How did the geography of Greece influence the development of city-states?

• The geography of Greece had no influence on the development of city-states

• The geography of Greece caused the city-states to be heavily interconnected

• The geography of Greece influenced the development of city-states by creating isolated communities.

• The geography of Greece led to the formation of a single large city-state

What was the political structure of a Greek city-state?

• A system of government where only the wealthy elite had power

• A monarchy ruled by a single king or queen

• A military dictatorship with no citizen participation

• A system of government where citizens had the right to participate in decision-making through assemblies and councils.

What were the major Greek city-states and their characteristics?

• Athens and Sparta

• Rome and Carthage

• Egypt and Mesopotamia

• Troy and Mycenae

What role did city-states play in ancient Greece?

• City-states were ruled by a single central government

• City-states had no autonomy and were controlled by a larger empire

• City-states were independent and self-governing entities

• City-states were purely agricultural and had no political influence

How did city-states interact with each other?

• Constant warfare and destruction

• Isolation and avoidance

• Complete cooperation and unity

• Alliances, trade, and occasional conflicts

What were the differences between the city-states of Athens and Sparta?

• Economy, education, and art

• Government, culture, and military focus

• Religion, language, and trade

• Geography, climate, and population

What were the causes of conflicts between Greek city-states?

• Competition for resources, territorial expansion, and political differences

• Religious harmony, cultural exchange, and economic cooperation

• Peaceful negotiations, mutual understanding, and diplomatic solutions

• Shared resources, collaborative efforts, and unified governance