Ancient Greece Geography Quiz

Which sea is located to the west of ancient Greece?

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Baltic Sea

What is the name of the island located at the southern part of ancient Greece?

• Sicily

• Cyprus

• Crete

• Rhodes

Where was Troy located in relation to ancient Greece?

• To the south-east

• To the north-east

• To the west

• To the south-west

What sea is to the east of ancient Greece?

• Ionian Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Caspian Sea

Where was Ancient Greece located?

• Northern Europe

• Southeastern Europe

• Western Europe

• Eastern Europe

What geographical features made up Ancient Greece?

• A mainland located on a peninsula and over 2000 rocky islands

• A mainland located on an isthmus and over 500 rocky islands

• A mainland located on a peninsula and over 1000 rocky islands

• A mainland located on an archipelago and over 1500 rocky islands

What percentage of the Greek mainland is covered by mountains?

• 50%

• 75%

• 60%

• 80%

Which seas surrounded Ancient Greece?

• Black Sea, Adriatic Sea, and Tyrrhenian Sea

• Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea, and Mediterranean Sea

• Baltic Sea, Aegean Sea, and Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea, Black Sea, and Adriatic Sea

What is the climate of ancient Greece generally characterized by?

• Cold summers and harsh winters

• Hot summers and mild winters

• Moderate summers and cold winters

• Rainy summers and snowy winters

Why is large scale farming difficult in ancient Greece?

• Due to the lack of water

• Because of the rocky soil

• Because of frequent natural disasters

• Due to the lack of farming knowledge