Greek Civilization Quiz

Where was the first Greek civilization established?

• On the Peloponnesus Peninsula.

• On the Greek mainland.

• In Argos.

• On the isle of Crete.

Even though much of Greece is not suitable for farming, the dry land is ideal for raising large herds of animals.

• True

• False

Why was Greece settled later than Mesopotamia, India, Egypt, or China?

• The Greek islands were not big enough to establish cities.

• There were no other civilizations nearby.

• The mountains make farming difficult.

What did some Greeks do to increase the amount of land suitable for farming?

• They conquered other lands.

• They used a lot of natural fertilizers.

• They built terraces on the mountainsides.

• They moved to nearby islands.

The ancient Greeks always considered themselves Greeks first and members of a distinct city-state second.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT true of the relationship the ancient Greeks had with the seas?

• The seas helped shape Greek art and literature.

• The seas became the Greek's sole source of food.

• The seas made it easier to share ideas and trade.

• The seas allowed Greeks to build a strong navy and build a common identity.

What was the first Greek civilization called?

• Aegean.

• The Olympian.

• Minoans

What is the result of Greece’s geography including many mountains, peninsulas, and off-shore islands?

• The Greeks were easy prey for invading tribes.

• Greece was plunged into a Dark Age that lasted 400 years.

• City-states developed independently and the sea became their highway.

• They built a strong economy based on farming.

High atop a hill called the Acropolis in Athens sits a temple called:

• Parthenon

• Temple of Zeus

• Temple of Poseidon at Cyrene

• Paestum

What was the primary purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?

• To establish trade agreements.

• To honor the gods, particularly Zeus.

• To train soldiers for battle.

• To celebrate the harvest season.