Greece 2

What was the effect of starting Greek colonies?

• cultural diffusion (spreading out)

• separate cultures

• decreased trade

• weak government

Which feature prevented Greek city-states from unifying into one nation?

• mountainous terrain

• lack of good harbors

• ongoing wars with other nations

• multiple languages

If mountains and seas cut off Greek center of population from one another, you can infer that ...

• trade was easy

• civilization ended

• separate city-states developed

• agriculture was impossible

What type of land is surrounded on three sides by water?

• peninsula

• island

• plateau

• coastal lands

Where did most people in Greece settle?

• along the prairie

• in the desert

• On top of the mountains

• Flat areas around the coast and river valleys

How did Greek communities see themselves?

• as one united kingdom

• as separate countries

• united by their belief in polytheism

• a country united by a king

If traveling far, how did most Greeks travel ?

• walk

• boat

• donkey

• car

What did Greeks use as a source of food and a way of trading with other communities?

• sea

• rivers

• farming

• grocery stores

What is the name of the first Greek civilization that lived on the island of Crete?

• Mycenaeans

• Minoans

• Mesopotamians

• Sumerians

Which of the following was NOT an obstacle for farmers in Greece?

• Mountains
• No major rivers
• rocky soil
• abundant grazing lands