Ancient Greece Quiz

Which describes the physical features of Greece?

• mountains, long coastline, deep valleys, rugged highlands

• mountains, great rivers, fertile valleys

• long coastline, deep valleys, great rivers

• mountains, great rivers, rugged highlands

Which body of water does NOT reach the Greek shore?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Ionian Sea

• Aegean Sea

Which enabled Greeks to interact with other peoples and cultures?

• religion

• art

• sports

• trade

Which characteristic of the people of ancient Greece may be explained by the geography of the country?

• a common language throughout the country

• small, independent communities

• an ability to farm in desertlike conditions

• a common religion throughout the country

Who were the first people to settle on the islands of the Aegean Sea?

• Mycenaeans

• Athenians

• Nok

• Minoans

Which of the following describes the religious beliefs of the ancient Greeks?

• Gods and goddesses lived on Mount Olympus and behaved much like humans.

• Gods and goddesses lived on the island of Crete and behaved much like humans.

• A single, all-powerful God ruled the universe.

• The Greeks did not believe in gods or goddesses.

Which describes an aristocracy?

• the equal voice of all citizens

• rule by a royal family

• rule by an elected assembly

• rule by a few wealthy people

Who were considered citizens in the democracy in Athens?

• all men and women

• all men

• all men born in Athens

• all men and women born in Athens

Which describes the result of the Battle of Salamis?

• The Persian fleet was proven indestructible.

• Athenian ships destroyed the Persian fleet.

• Athens defeated Sparta.

• Sparta defeated Athens.

In which fields of study did the Greeks excel during the Golden Age?

• the arts, architecture, philosophy, and medicine

• engineering and broadcasting

• the arts, engineering, electronics, and astrology

• philosophy, nuclear energy, and astrology