Ancient Greece & Persia

Greece is known for its rocky land, islands, and what else?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rainforests

• Lakes

The Greeks colonized other parts of the Mediterranean because:

• They were trading for resources.

• They wanted to spread their culture and influence.

• They were escaping from natural disasters.

• They were forced by other powerful empires.

Which of these is a stronghold on a hill?

• Acropolis

• Agora

• Agape

• Citizen

Which of these was a place for markets and politics?

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Trireme

• Spanikopita

Which of these was a Greek city-state?

• Polis

• Acropolis

• Agora

• Trireme

Match each god or goddess to the letter with the correct description.

• Athena

• 
• Aphrodite

• 
• Zeus

• 
• Hera

• 
• Apollo

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List the types of government in order that Athens had.

• Monarchy, Aristocracy, Tyranny, Democracy

• Democracy, Tyranny, Aristocracy, Monarchy

• Aristocracy, Monarchy, Democracy, Tyranny

• Tyranny, Democracy, Monarchy, Aristocracy

Who fought in the Persian Wars?

• Persia

• Greece

• Egypt

• China

The outnumbered Greek forces defeated the Persian army at the Battle of Marathon.

• True

• False

The Athenian navy defeated the Persian navy at the Battle of Salamis.

• True

• False