Ancient Greece Test: Geography, Religion, Governments

Which of the following statements most accurately describes a peninsula?

• a landform that is completely surrounded by mountains
• a landform that is mostly surrounded by water (on 3 sides)
• a landform that releases lava, ash, and gas
• a landform that is slightly smaller than a continent

What is Greece's mountainous land good for growing? Choose two answers.

• grapes

• corn
• olive trees

• wheat

How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• Many Greeks became cooks, engineers, and pilots, who lived aboard submarines under the sea and protected the coast.
• Many Greeks became divers, surfers, and swimmers, who used the sea to prepare for water sports in the Panhellenic Games.
• Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.

In Greek, polis is another word for

• state

• country

• city

  (city-state)

• building

What is the name for the major gods and goddesses from Greek mythology?

• The Olympians

• The Immortals
• The Eternals

• The Supremes

Why do historians refer to a period of ancient Greek history as the Dark Age?

• There are no available written records about historical events.

• The moon blocked the sunlight during an hour-long solar eclipse each day.
• Authors and playwrights created sad literature and entertainment.

Which of the following are citizens in Ancient Athens?

• Women
• Slaves
• Children
• Free Men

How did Solon change the government in Athens?

• He created a law code with harsh punishments that included the death penalty.
• He outlawed slavery for people who could not pay back their debts and gave citizenship to all free men.
• He removed power from the aristocracy and gave everyone control of the government.

True or False: Tyrants, such as Peisistratos, always made cruel and harsh laws in the ancient world.

• True
• False

Why is Cleisthenes considered an important figure in world history?

• He was an athlete who won three different foot racing events in four consecutive Olympics.
• He was a librarian who saved several works during the burning of the Library of Alexandria.
• He was a politician who changed Athens' constitution and made it a democracy.