Ancient Greece: Geography, Civilization, and Culture Quiz

Where was Ancient Greece primarily located?

• Northern Africa

• Western Asia

• Southeastern Europe

• Central Europe

The mainland of Ancient Greece was situated on a:

• Valley

• Peninsula

• Island

• Plateau

What type of climate did Ancient Greece generally have?

• Cold winters and mild summers

• Hot summers and mild winters

• Tropical climate year-round

• Cold winters and hot summers

Which crop was NOT well-suited to grow in Ancient Greece?

• Grapes

• Olives

• Wheat

• Rice

Approximately what percentage of the Greek mainland was covered by mountains?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What is a city-state also called in Ancient Greek terms?

• Acropolis

• Agora

• Polis

• Metropolis

On which island did the Minoans live?

• Sicily

• Cyprus

• Crete

• Rhodes

What was discovered in Knossos that showed advanced Minoan civilization?

• A giant statue

• A palace with plumbing systems

• A gold mine

• A library of scrolls

Where were the Mycenaeans located?

• Greek islands

• Greek mainland

• Asia Minor

• North Africa

What natural disaster may have contributed to the decline of Minoan civilization?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane