Greek Geography/Mythology Notes Review

What shaped the economic, social, and political development of Greek civilization?

• The physical geography of the Aegean Basin

• The invention of democracy

• The Roman Empire

• The Industrial Revolution

What did the expansion of Greek civilization through trade and colonization lead to?

• The spread of Hellenic culture

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

• The decline of agriculture

What is Hellenic culture synonymous with?

• Roman culture

• Greek culture

• Egyptian culture

• Persian culture

What economic shift occurred in Greek civilization?

• From coins to barter

• From barter to money economy

• From agriculture to industry

• From trade to isolation

What type of terrain influenced the development of Greek city-states?

• Desert

• Mountainous

• Flat plains

• Coastal

What were Greek city-states designed to promote?

• Military expansion

• Civic and commercial life

• Isolationism

• Religious uniformity

What prompted colonization in Greek civilization?

• Overpopulation and search for arable land

• Desire for cultural exchange

• Military conquest

• Religious expansion

What was Greek mythology based on?

• Monotheistic religion

• Polytheistic religion

• Atheism

• Agnosticism

What did Greek mythology offer explanations for?

• Technological advancements

• Natural phenomena, human qualities, and life events

• Political systems

• Economic theories

Which of the following is NOT a Greek god or goddess?

• Zeus

• Hera

• Odin

• Apollo