Greece - 25-26 ACC. Social Studies

Circle ATHENS IN GREEN on the map.

Circle SPARTA in red on the map.

Match the description with the correct city state!

Groups:

(a) Athens

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(b) Sparta

• Militaristic culture

• Merchants and citizens traded goods with other places

• Very strong army

• Oligarchy was their government

• Society puts a strong focus on education

• Exported goods (Olives, Grapes, etc.)

• Traded with Iron Bars

• Very strong navy

• Traded with coins

• Boys join army at 7 years old

• Women had greater rights

• Society based on democratic values

How was the development of Greek city-states impacted by their geography? Pick all that apply

• They developed separate cultures

• They traded by sea

• They established colonies in other places

• They were easily united under one government

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the geography in Greece?

• They became excellent fishermen, sailors and traders

• Trade was very important

• There was lots of farmland to grow crops.

• The mountains made it difficult to communicate and travel

A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on ____ sides

Select the 3 seas surrounding Greece.

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Black Sea

Which of the following descriptions BEST fits the idea of a city state?

• a small neighborhood inside a big city.

• A large country made up of many cities that share the same government.

• a type of state where the entire population lives only in the countryside, with no main city.

• Independent cities with their own governments, societies and cultures

What is the main factor that impacted settlement in Greece?

• Water Sources

• Geography

• Food sources

• The availability of cattle and other livestock

TRUE OR FALSE: the islands of Greece were liveable and many Greeks decided to settle and live on the islands. ​ (a)   ​

• False
• True