Unit 7 Ancient Greece

What geographical feature primarily influenced the development of independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• Major rivers

• Mountainous terrain

• Vast deserts

• Dense forests

Which body of water was crucial to the development of Greek civilization?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Red Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Black Sea

What was a major reason for the ancient Greeks to engage in trade with other regions?

• Abundance of fertile land

• Lack of natural resources

• Surplus of gold and silver

• Difficulty in farming due to soil conditions

Which of the following was NOT a primary product exported by ancient Greeks?

• Olives

• Pottery

• Silk

• Wine

How did the location of Greece along the Mediterranean Sea benefit its civilization?

• It provided a barrier against invasions.

• It allowed control over major trade routes.

• It offered vast areas for agriculture.

• It isolated Greece from other cultures.

What was a key difference in citizenship requirements between Athens and Sparta?

• Athens required land ownership for citizenship, while Sparta did not.

• Sparta allowed women to be citizens, while Athens did not.

• Sparta limited citizenship to the wealthy, while Athens included all free adult males.

• Athens required military service for citizenship, while Sparta did not.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'rule of law' in the Greek polis?

• Everyone, including leaders, was accountable to the law.

• Laws were enforced by neighboring city-states.

• Laws applied only to non-citizens.

• Laws were created by the wealthiest citizens.

Why did most people in ancient Greece identify themselves by their city-state rather than as Greek?

• City-states were isolated by vast deserts.

• There was no common Greek culture.

• City-states were politically independent and had unique governments.

• Each city-state had its own language.

What is a defining characteristic of an oligarchy?

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by the entire population

• Rule by a small group of powerful people

• Rule by a single individual

In ancient Athens, who was allowed to participate in the direct democracy?

• All residents of Athens

• Foreigners and slaves

• Only women and children

• Free adult males