History 6 Ancient Greece Vocabulary Review

A peninsula is...

• a piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but is still connected to the mainland on one side.

• a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides.

• a piece of land that is shaped like fingers and sticks out into the sea.

• None of these answers

people who work on ships and travel across the sea.

• philosophers

• sailors

• sculptors

• soldiers

A colony is a ...

• a group of people who get together to discuss the laws and decisions that must be made

• a group of people who settle in a new place but are still connected to their home country

• a group of people who migrate from place to place over long periods of time

• None of these answers

What is Greece shaped like?

• A square with tall buildings.

• A triangle with mountains on three sides.

• A circle surrounded by water.

• A hand with fingers sticking out into the sea.

Why did Greek sailors stay close to the shore and only sail during the day?

• Because they wanted to avoid crashing into rocks. 

• Because they were afraid of storms.

• Because they wanted to explore different communities.

• Because they didn't know how to navigate at night.

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature of Greece?

• Mountians
• lots of coastline
• peninsulas and islands
• vast open plains

Which continent is Greece part of?

• Africa

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

Which four bodies of water surround Greece?

• Mediterranean, Caspian, Ionian, Aegean

• Ionian, Dead, Adriatic, Aegean

• Aegean, Adriatic, Ionian, Mediterranean

• Yellow, Nile, Aegean, Mediterranean

What is the name of the highest mountain in Greece?

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Baldy

• Mount Olympus

• K2

The first civilization of Greek people living on the island of Crete

• Minoans

• Myceneans

• Athenians

• Spartans