Ancient Greek Geography and Society

In the first Olympic Games, which of the following were the athletes competing for?

• Wealth and power

• Immortality

• Honor for their city-state

• Political control

Who was the Greek god that the first Olympic Games were dedicated to?

• Zues

• Poseidon

• Apollo

• Hermes

What role did the sea play in the development of Greek society?

• It kept Greeks isolated from other civilizations

• It was only used for fishing and transportation of goods

• It allowed for easy travel and trade between islands and cities

• It was mainly used for farming and agriculture

The Trojan War was entirely fictional and did not have any basis in real events.

• True

• False

What civilization is said to have built the labyrinth to house the Minotaur?

• Mycenaeans

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Minoans

Why did Ancient Greece develop into individual city-states instead of a unified empire?

• Because the terrain made communication and travel difficult

• Because the leaders refused to cooperate

• Because of the lack of resources

• Because they were different countries

What was a major reason the Minoan civilization is believed to have fallen around 1450 BCE?

• A volcanic eruption

• Invasion by the Dorians

• An invasion by the Sea Peoples

• All of the above

The Mycenaeans were greatly influenced by Minoan culture, adopting their writing system, pottery styles, and sailing techniques.

• True

• False

Who is considered the most powerful Greek god?

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Apollo

• Zeus

Which of the following is one of the famous epic poems written by Homer?

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The Ramayana

• Beowulf

• None of the above