Greek Civilization Quiz

What is the Greek word for city-state?

• Acropolis

• Polis

• Agora

• Parthenon

What is an acropolis?

• A marketplace

• A fortress atop a tall hill

• A type of ship

• A Greek god

What did the Greeks become skilled at due to being surrounded by water?

• Farming

• Shipbuilding and sailing

• Mining

• Weaving

What type of land did the Greeks live on?

• Flat plains

• Rocky, mountainous lands

• Dense forests

• Sandy deserts

What was the shape of the Greek peninsula?

• Circular

• Irregular

• Triangular

• Square

What did the Greeks get exposed to when they sailed to other lands?

• New animals

• Other cultures

• Different climates

• Strange plants

What did the few small valleys and plains of Greece provide?

• Minerals

• Farmland

• Water

• Wood

What was the home of one of the world’s greatest civilizations?

• The Greek islands

• The Greek mainland

• The Greek mountains

• The Greek forests

Which modern-day city was once a Greek colony?

• Istanbul

• Rome

• Athens

• Cairo

What did the Greek city-states form in foreign lands?

• Colonies

• Temples

• Schools

• Markets