Study Guide: Ancient Greece

Where is Ancient Greece located?

• In the region of present-day Greece and the western coast of Turkey

• In the region of present-day Italy

• In the region of present-day Egypt

• In the region of present-day India

What type of terrain is Ancient Greece known for?

• Mountainous

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Savannah

Which sea is not mentioned as bordering Ancient Greece?

• Aegean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

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Name one of the major gods in Ancient Greek religion.

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Hera

• Poseidon

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What is polytheism?

• Belief in one god

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in spirits

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Which of the following is a contribution of Ancient Greece to science and mathematics?

• Development of the first known democracy

• Creation of the Parthenon

• Work of Euclid in geometry

• Stories about gods and heroes

What did Greeks build to honor their gods?

• Temples

• Statues

• Gardens

• Palaces

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Who are some famous philosophers from Ancient Greece?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Homer

What is the climate of Greece?

• The climate of Greece is typically Mediterranean, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

• The climate of Greece is tropical, with high humidity and frequent rainfall throughout the year.

• The climate of Greece is arctic, with extremely cold temperatures and heavy snowfall.

• The climate of Greece is desert-like, with very little rainfall and extremely high temperatures.

What role did islands like Crete and Rhodes play in Ancient Greece?

• They were major trade and cultural centers.

• They were isolated and had little interaction with the mainland.

• They were primarily military outposts.

• They were uninhabited and used for agriculture.

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