Ancient Greece 1Geography Quiz

What is an archipelago?

• A chain of islands

• A chain of mountains

• A large body of water

• A narrow piece of land

What is an isthmus?

• A narrow piece of land

• A chain of islands

• A large body of water

• A chain of mountains

What made travel between places difficult in ancient Greece?

• Flat terrain

• Lack of roads

• Mountains

• Abundance of farmland

What was the main source of meat and dairy products for ancient Greeks?

• Goats and sheep

• Chickens

• Pigs

• Cattle

What was an important part of the Greek diet?

• Rice

• Fish

• Potatoes

• Corn

What did the early Greeks often turn to for resources they could not grow on their land?

• Deserts

• Water

• Forests

• Mountains

What did the early Greeks become skilled at?

• Construction

• Farming

• Seafaring and navigation

• Mining

What did the early Greeks build in some places to settle and trade far from home?

• Colonies

• Colosseums

• Palaces

• Temples

What percentage of the region of Greece is made up of mountains?

• 80%

• 50%

• 20%

• 100%

What was the largest island in ancient Greece?

• Sicily

• Corsica

• Cyprus

• Crete