6.1 Early Years of Greek Civilization

Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?

• the sea

• the climate

• the mountains

The ancient Greek world was spread across the coasts and Islands of the ____________ Sea.

• Black

• Mediterranean

• Deep Blue

• Caribbean

In ancient times there was a country called Greece.

• True

• False

The Greek Peninsula is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the South, the Aegean Sea to the East, and the ________ Sea to the west.

• Black

• Ionian

• Mycanaean

• Arabian

The Mediterranean climate was ideal for growing deep rooted plants such as _______________________.

• bananas and oranges

• olive trees and grape vines

• sugar cane and onions

• wheat and other grains

Most of the Greek Islands and Mainland are...

• flatland

• mountainous

• river land

• marsh land

Early Greeks were influenced by the Minoans that developed...where?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Crete

• Troy

The Mycenaeans were mostly governed by a ...

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Republic

This period in Greek history where Greek culture and literacy declined was...

• the Renaissance

• the illiterate age

• the age of light

• the dark age

Who in a city-state could make laws and discuss issues affecting the entire community?

• judges

• priests

• citizens

• women