Ancient Greece Quiz Section 1: Geography and Early People

What is the geography of Greece and how did it impact the development of

city-states and trade?

• The geography of Greece led to the development of independent city-states and facilitated trade with other civilizations.
• Greece's geography led to the formation of a single centralized city instead of city-states
• The geography of Greece had no impact on the development of city-states and trade
• The geography of Greece hindered trade with other civilizations

What similarities and differences might a polis share with another polis?

• Polis have no variations in governance structure
• Polis are always identical in size and population
• Polis are geographically isolated and never interact with each other
• Similarities can include governance structure, social organization, and cultural practices, while differences can arise in size, population, economic resources, geographical location, and specific laws or customs.

How were the Minoans different from the Mycenaeans? What led to the end

of the Minoans and Mycenaeans?

• The Minoans were a warlike civilization with a strong military, while the Mycenaeans were peaceful traders and artists.
• The Minoans and Mycenaeans were both peaceful civilizations that thrived until the end of ancient times.
• The Minoans were peaceful traders and artists, while the Mycenaeans were warlike with a strong military. The end of the Minoans was likely due to natural disasters and Mycenaean invasions, while the Mycenaeans fell due to internal strife, Sea Peoples invasions, and economic collapse.
• The Minoans fell due to internal strife, Sea Peoples invasions, and economic collapse, while the Mycenaeans were destroyed by natural disasters.

What were the effects of trade on Ancient Greece?

• Trade in Ancient Greece led to economic growth, cultural exchange, and the spread of ideas and technology.
• Trade in Ancient Greece led to isolation from other civilizations
• Trade in Ancient Greece led to environmental degradation
• Trade in Ancient Greece led to political instability

List the governments of Athens in order. (As listed on the film strip completed

in class.)

• Oligarchy
• Plutocracy
• Anarchy
• Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy