Greek Civilization Quiz

City-states developed different cultures/government/etc. because:

• They were isolated by geography.

• They had different resources.

• They were influenced by different neighboring cultures.

• All of the above.

Name one advantage of Greece’s location.

• Access to the sea for trade

• Mountainous terrain for defense

• Mild climate for agriculture

• Rich mineral resources

Which two crops dominated Greece?

• Wheat and Barley

• Olives and Grapes

• Rice and Corn

• Potatoes and Tomatoes

What is a dominant feature of Greece’s landscape?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Rainforests

• Plains

What was the first Greek civilization?

• Minoan

• Mycenaean

• Spartan

• Athenian

Homer was important for his contributions to literature. What were his two main works?

• The Iliad and The Odyssey

• The Aeneid and The Metamorphoses

• The Divine Comedy and The Canterbury Tales

• The Epic of Gilgamesh and Beowulf

The Trojan War was fought between which two groups, and who emerged victorious?

• Greeks and Trojans; Greeks won

• Romans and Carthaginians; Romans won

• Persians and Spartans; Spartans won

• Athenians and Macedonians; Athenians won

Which of the following are similarities and differences between Greek citizens and American citizens?

• Both have democratic systems and cultural diversity; however, they differ in language and historical background.

• Both have similar climates and cuisines; however, they differ in political systems and economic structures.

• Both have ancient historical sites and modern cities; however, they differ in population size and technological advancement.

• Both have strong military forces and educational systems; however, they differ in geographical size and healthcare systems.

Identify the four types of Greek government.

• Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy

• Republic, Empire, Federation, Confederation

• Anarchy, Theocracy, Plutocracy, Technocracy

• Feudalism, Capitalism, Socialism, Communism

Which of the following is the god of the sea?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Pan

• Poseidon