Ancient Greece Geography Quiz

Which feature of Greece’s geography explains the ancient Greeks’ need for trade?

• the mountainous landscape

• the dry summer climate

• the location along the seacoast

• the location along the boundary between Asia and Europe

Which sentence best describes the relationship between the Minoans and Mycenaeans?

• The Minoans defeated the Mycenaeans.

• Minoan culture was influenced by the Mycenaeans.

• Mycenaean culture was influenced by the Minoans.

• The Mycenaeans defeated the Minoans.

Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?

• the sea

• the location near Asia and Africa

• the climate

• the mountains

What did city-states have that other cities did not?

• large marketplaces

• impressive acropolises

• independent governments

• mountain barriers

In Greek city-state governments, voting was open to

• free men born in that city-state.

• all men born in that city-state.

• all adults born in that city-state.

• all free men, regardless of birth.

Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?

• the poor

• the rich

• foot soldiers

• judges

After 700 BCE, a sense of equality developed in Greece among

• soldiers on horseback.

• Athenian women.

• aristocrats.

• foot soldiers.

Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?

• the poor

• the rich

• foot soldiers

• judges

Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?

• the jury

• the court system

• the assembly

• the boule

Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?

• All people deserve equal rights.

• There should be no taxation without representation.

• People should vote on all matters that concern them.

• People should have a voice in government.