Ancient Greece Geography Quiz

What geographical formations formed natural barriers between the Greek city-states?

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Plains

In what Region did the Greeks first settle?

• Mediterranean

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Red Sea

What is the tallest mountain in Greece?

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Etna

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Athos

Which region of Ancient Greece was home to the famous city-state of Athens?

• Peloponnese

• Central Greece

• Islands

• Northern Greece

Where is the Peloponnese located?

• Western tip of the Greek mainland

• Southern tip of the Greek mainland

• Northern tip of the Greek mainland

• Eastern tip of the Greek mainland

On what continent is Greece located?

• Australia

• Africa

• South America

• Europe

What best describes the climate in Greece?

• Cold all year

• Cool summers and mild winters

• Hot summers and mild winters

• cool summers and hot winters

The Greeks called their land "Hellas" - What did the English word 'Greece' come from?

• Roman word for the country 'Graecia'

• Greek word for the country 'Hellas'

• Egyptian word for the country 'Gyptos'

• Persian word for the country 'Persis'

Under the rule of Alexander the Great, how far did Greece expand into an empire?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• All the way to India

What did the Greek philosopher Plato compare the Greeks living around the sea to?

• Lions around a pond

• Birds in a nest

• Fish in a river

• Frogs around a pond