G-12/17: Ancient Greece Reading

What was Greece full of?

• Deserts and forests

• Rivers and lakes

• Mountains and valleys

• Plains and plateaus

Instead of forming one big country, what did the ancient Greeks form?

• A single monarchy

• A federation

• City-states

• An empire

What helped the ancient Greeks to defend themselves?

• The sea

• The valleys

• The mountains

• Their navy

What body of water surrounded Greece with many islands?

• The Ionian Sea

• The Aegean Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Black Sea

What were the Greeks known to be good at, which allowed them to set up towns around certain seas?

• Farming

• Sailing

• Mining

• Writing

Why did Greeks have to trade?

• To get luxury items

• To get the things they needed

• To establish political alliances

• To spread their religion

What type of climate did Greece have?

• Cold, snowy winters and cool summers

• Mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers

• Hot, humid summers and mild winters

• Constantly warm and tropical climate

What two crops were important for food and trade in Greece?

• Wheat and barley

• Olives and grapes

• Apples and pears

• Corn and rice

What type of theism did the ancient Greeks practice?

• Monotheism

• Atheism

• Polytheism

• Henotheism

What was the purpose of ceremonies and festivals in ancient Greek religion?

• To celebrate military victories

• To honor their gods

• To mark the change of seasons

• To trade goods with other cities