Copy of Greece Geography Quiz

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• Greece and Rome were often at war.
• The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.
• Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control.
• The Greek people had many different languages and religions.

What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?

• The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
• A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
• An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
• Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of

• absolute monarchies
• separate, independent city-states
• extensive trade with the Persians
• belief in one God

How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?

• Rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture.
• Excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade.
• Flat plains made centralized rule possible.
• Tropical climate discouraged urban development

An important factor that prevented the ancient Greek city-states from uniting to form a single nation was the

• lack of a common language
• size of the desert regions
• mountainous topography of the region
• cold, hostile climate

Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?

• The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
• Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
• The mountainous topography resulted in the isolation of these city-states.
• For over three centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.

In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on

• education
• military service
• family order
• human right

Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?

• “The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in government.”
• “I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.”
• “This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens.”
• “I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God.”

Which continent was Greek civilization located on?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Antarctica

Which sea is south of the Greek civilization?

• Aegean Sea
• Caspian Sea
• Aral Sea
• Mediterranean Sea