UNIT 7 ANCIENT GREECE PART 1 Study Guide

How did the mountainous terrain of ancient Greece contribute to the organization into city-states?

• It encouraged unity and cooperation among cities

• It isolated communities from one another, leading to independent city-states

• It promoted a strong central government for all Greek territories

• It facilitated rapid communication between city-states

Why did the access to the Mediterranean Sea play a crucial role in ancient Greece's maritime trade?

• It allowed for trade routes with Asian countries only

• It limited trade opportunities to neighboring city-states

• It enabled Greek ships to reach Egypt and North Africa

• It restricted trade to land routes only

What impact did the geographical features of ancient Greece have on the establishment of Greek colonies in the Mediterranean?

• The features deterred Greeks from exploring other regions

• Greek colonies were mainly established in mountainous areas

• The geography facilitated the establishment of colonies along the coast

• Greek colonies were primarily located in central Europe

How did the city-states of ancient Greece interact with one another despite geographical challenges?

• They rarely interacted due to impassable terrain

• They relied on messengers on foot to communication

• They used warships to maintain maritime communication

• They established alliances and trading networks

What role did the Mediterranean Sea play in ancient Greece's cultural diffusion?

• It prevented any cultural exchanges with other civilizations

• It enabled the spread of Greek culture to distant lands

• It restricted the movement of travelers between Greece and other regions

• It limited the influence of foreign ideas on Greek society

What is the term used to describe a city-state in ancient Greece, functioning as a political community?

• Monarchy

• Polis

• Empire

• Republic

Which concept in a Greek city-state refers to the rights and duties of a citizen?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Citizenship

What does civic participation in a polis involve?

• Inequality

• Lack of Freedom

• Active involvement in public affairs

• Isolation

The rule of law in a Greek polis signifies:

• Arbitrary rule

• Government by the military

• Equality before the law

• Anarchey

What is direct democracy?

• A form of government where a single ruler makes all the decisions

• A system where all citizens have a say in decision-making

• A type of monarchy with inherited rulers

• A government controlled by a small group of individual