4 U3C3 Ancient Greece

How did physical geography help the Greeks in warfare?

• Greece's territory was very mountainous, its cities hard to attack.

• Greece had many rivers for easy travel.

• Greece was mostly flat, making it easy to build roads.

• Greece had large forests for hiding.

How did physical geography lead the Greeks to become seafarers?

• Greece had many deserts, so Greeks needed to find water.

• Mountainous Greece had little land for farming, so Greeks looked to the sea for resources.

• Greece had large forests, so Greeks built ships for trade.

• Greece was mostly flat, making it easy to travel by land.

How did the sea affect the development of ancient Greek civilization?

• The sea made it difficult for Greeks to travel.

• Greeks relied on the sea, becoming skilled seafarers and navigators.

• The sea provided no resources for the Greeks.

• Greeks avoided the sea due to dangerous creatures.

Where and when did the Minoans live?

• The Minoans lived on the island of Crete from about 2700 to 1500 BCE.

• The Minoans lived in Athens from 500 to 300 BCE.

• The Minoans lived in Sparta from 1000 to 500 BCE.

• The Minoans lived in Rome from 2000 to 1000 BCE.

Why do historians think Mycenaean culture influenced Greek culture?

• Mycenaeans wrote many books about Greece.

• Mycenaeans built large cities in Greece.

• Artifacts have been found that link Mycenaean and Greek cultures.

• Mycenaeans spoke the same language as the Greeks.

What was a polis?

• A large building in ancient Greece.

• A type of Greek ship.

• A city-state of ancient Greece.

• A Greek festival.

How did the idea of citizenship shape Greek city-states?

• It made everyone equal in wealth.

• It created the need for public spaces like agoras.

• It stopped wars between city-states.

• It allowed only kings to rule.

What is aristocratic government in ancient Greece?

• Rule by a single king.

• Rule by the people.

• Rule by an upper class.

• Rule by soldiers.

What is the difference between a king and a tyrant?

• Kings are elected by the people. Tyrants are born into their role.

• Kings take power by force. Tyrants are given power by family members.

• Kings are given power by a family member. Tyrants take power.

• Kings are chosen by the gods. Tyrants are chosen by citizens.

What was the assembly in ancient Athens?

• A group of merchants

• The governing body of Athens

• A religious festival

• A school for girls