Ancient Greece Unit Test

How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• The Greeks had excellent views to create detailed maps, but they struggled to breathe at high altitudes.
• The Greeks invented skiing while on the mountains, but they faced the threat of avalanches.
• The Greeks thought they were closer to their gods, but they often experienced cold temperatures.
• The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.

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 explorers, marine biologists, and scientists, who studied new underwater environments in the sea.
• Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.

Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?

• Greek communities had a large population that could not be controlled by one government.
• Greek communities spoke different languages and had various religious beliefs.
• Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.
• Greek communities were not aware that other groups of people lived in the area.

True or False: The Greeks had a holy book called the Iliad that contained the teachings and guidelines for their ancient religion.

• True
• False

Why did many Greeks travel to the city-state of Delphi and see the Pythia at the Temple of Apollo?

• The Greek religion required everyone to pray at the temple once a year.
• The Greeks wanted to ask the Pythia questions about their futures and destinies.
• The Pythia was the head of an academy that helped Greeks become priests.
• The temple grounds were also home to the best grapes in all of Greece.

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all famous leaders in which academic field of study?

• astronomy
• geography
• history
• philosophy

What types of plays were invented by the ancient Greeks and became a form of entertainment?

• comedy and tragedy
• documentary and fantasy
• horror and romance
• indie and western

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

• Authors and playwrights created sad literature and entertainment.
• Electricity was not available, so all activities had to stop during nighttime.
• The moon blocked the sunlight during an hour-long solar eclipse each day.
• There are no available written records about historical events.

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

• True
• False

True or False: Athenian democracy excluded women, children, immigrants, and enslaved people from participating in the government.

• True
• False