Ancient Greece Unit Test

Which of the following statements most accurately describes a peninsula?

• a landform that is completely surrounded by mountains
• a landform that is mostly surrounded by water
• a landform that is slightly smaller than a continent

How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• The Greeks had excellent views to create detailed maps, but they struggled to breathe at high altitudes.
• The Greeks thought they were closer to their gods, but they often experienced cold temperatures.
• The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.

How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• Many Greeks became cooks, engineers, and pilots, who lived aboard submarines under the sea and protected the coast.
• Many Greeks became explorers, marine biologists, and scientists, who studied new underwater environments in the sea.
• Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.

Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?

• Greek communities had a large population that could not be controlled by one government.
• Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.
• Greek communities were not aware that other groups of people lived in the area.

Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all famous leaders in which academic field of study?

• astronomy
• history
• philosophy

What types of plays were invented by the ancient Greeks and became a form of entertainment?

• comedy and tragedy
• documentary and fantasy
• indie and western

Why is Homer considered an important figure in world history?

• He improved upon the Phoenician alphabet and created a Greek version that included symbols for vowels.
• He wrote short stories that taught life lessons, such as “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”
• He wrote two epics called the Iliad and the Odyssey, which told stories about gods and heroes.

Which ancient Greek scholar wrote about the history of the Persian War, and which ancient Greek scholar wrote about the history of the Peloponnesian War?

• Aristophanes and Euripides
• Herodotus and Thucydides
• Polybius and Strabo

Why is Hippocrates considered an important figure in world history?

• He was an astronomer who determined that the planets orbit around the sun.
• He was a doctor who created an oath for medical professionals to act in the best interest of their patients.
• He was a mathematician who became famous for his theories about geometry.

Why is Cleisthenes considered an important figure in world history?

• He was an athlete who won three different foot racing events in four consecutive Olympics.
• He was a librarian who saved several works during the burning of the Library of Alexandria.
• He was a politician who changed Athens' constitution and made it a democracy.