HMH Chapter 8.1

What type of geographical features did the ancient Greeks live on?

• Flat plains

• Rocky, mountainous lands

• Desert areas

• Dense forests

Which seas surrounded the ancient Greeks?

• Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic

• Mediterranean, Ionian, and Aegean

• Pacific, Southern, and Caribbean

• Red, Black, and Caspian

What was the shape of the Greek mainland?

• Circular

• Irregular

• Square

• Triangular

What did the plains and small valleys of Greece provide?

• Large cities

• Settlements

• Deserts

• Forests

What were ancient Greeks skilled in due to being surrounded by water?

• Farming and mining

• Sailing and trading

• Hunting and gathering

• Building and crafting

Which two cultures were the earliest and most influential in early Greece?

• Romans and Egyptians

• Minoans and Mycenaeans

• Persians and Babylonians

• Phoenicians and Carthaginians

Where did the Minoans build an advanced society?

• Mainland Greece

• Island of Crete

• Island of Cyprus

• Mainland Italy

What were the Mycenaeans known for?

• Best shipbuilders

• Best architects

• Best farmers

• Best warriors

What natural disaster may have led to the decline of the Minoan civilization?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Flood

• Drought

What language did the Mycenaeans speak?

• Latin

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Phoenician