Greece - Study Guide #1

True or False? The mainland of Greece is an island.

• True

• False

What is the geographical term for a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides?

• Peninsula.

• Island

• Isthmus

• Archipelago

True or False? Landforms found in Greece include mostly plains, valleys, natural harbors, and islands.

• True

• False

True or False? Crete is part of Greece.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE? The Greek Empire covered much less area than modern-day Greece.

• True

• False

True or False? The Mycenaeans built large palaces that reflected wealthy and artistic people.

• True

• False

The Minoans were:

• an ancient civilization on the island of Crete

• a group of warriors from Sparta

• a tribe from the northern regions of Greece

• a dynasty of Egyptian pharaohs

True or False? The Minoans gained wealth from trading with other people.

• True

• False

True or False? The Minoan civilization ended when invaders conquered their fortresses.

• True

• False

The term 'MYCENAEAN' refers to which ancient civilization?

• Ancient Egyptian

• Ancient Greek

• Ancient Roman

• Ancient Mesopotamian