Ancient Greece

Which of the following are unique features of Greece's geography? (Check all that apply.)

• Geece is a Penninsula and has an isthmus.

• Greece is covered in mountains and has many islands.

• Greece has many deserts and plains.

• Greece is inbetween two rivers.

Because of the dry, rocky soil, ancient Greeks learned to farm which three things?

• barley

• olives

• grapes

• corn

The ancient Greeks raised sheep, goats, and pigs because . . .

• They are delicious to eat.

• They don't need much water.

• They didn't need much land to graze and provide useful resources.

• They were perfect animals for the many grassy fields in Greece.

Where did most ancient Greeks settle?

• on the mountains

• in the forests

• on the coast

• in the desert

Why did the ancient Greeks settle near the coasts? (Choose all that apply.)

• It provided fish to eat.

• It was easier to travel and trade with other city-states.

• Most of Greece's mainland is covered in mountains.

• There were no dangerous animals near the coast.

Name two things that enabled the ancient Greeks to become a trading society.

• They lived near the coast and could easily sail to other places.

• They had a stable food suppley and were able to specialize in other trades.

• They could easily travel over land.

• They were able to farm everything easily.

What are the characteristics of a legend? (Check all that apply.)

• It is passed down orally from generation to generation.

• It tells stories of gods and goddesses to explain natural events.

• It is based on historical events.

• Some of the story is made up.

• The story is entirely made up.

What are the characteristics of a myth? (Check all that apply.)

• It is passed down orally from generation to generation.

• It tells stories of gods and goddesses to explain natural events.

• It is based on historical events.

• Some of the story is made up.

• The story is entirely made up.

What two things was the agora used for?

• Market/Trade

• Politics

• Protection from enemies

• Religion

What two things was the acropolis used for?

• Market/Trade

• Politics

• Protection from enemies

• Religion