Quiz on Greece

What is Greece made up of?

• A mainland and over 1000 rocky islands

• A desert and a few islands

• A large forest and mountains

• A single large island

Which seas surround Greece?

• Ionian, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas

• Black, Red, and Caspian Seas

• Baltic, North, and Adriatic Seas

• Caribbean, Arabian, and Coral Seas

Which sea is located to the west of Greece?

• Ionian Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

What geographical feature helped protect the ancient Greeks from foreign attacks?

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Forests

What was one of the impacts of the mountains on ancient Greek civilization?

• Made unification easy

• Facilitated communication

• Made unification difficult

• Encouraged foreign trade

What is a city-state?

• A large empire

• An independent city with its own government and economic system

• A small village

• A region ruled by a king

Who were the earliest Greeks known as?

• Spartans

• Athenians

• Minoans

• Trojans

Where did the Minoans live?

• Mainland Greece

• Island of Crete

• Island of Cyprus

• City of Athens

By 2000 BCE, what did the Minoans dominate?

• Western Mediterranean trade

• Eastern Mediterranean trade

• Northern Mediterranean trade

• Southern Mediterranean trade

In 1400 BCE, who conquered the Minoans?

• Spartans

• Athenians

• Mycenaeans

• Persians