Quiz on Greece

What type of landform best describes Greece?

• Peninsula

• Island

• Desert

• Rainforest

Which of the following seas did not surround Greece?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Red Sea

How did Greece’s mountainous geography affect its development?

• Encouraged one united empire

• Led to independent city-states

• Made travel and communication easy

• Allowed for large-scale agriculture

What were two key resources that Greeks relied on for their economy?

• Farming and forestry

• Mining and fishing

• Fishing and trade

• Hunting and gathering

What was the agora in a Greek city-state?

• A temple dedicated to the gods

• A marketplace and meeting area

• A military training camp

• The king’s palace

What was the acropolis, and what was built there?

• A flat area where government buildings stood

• A fortified hill with temples and important buildings

• A large farming region

• A port for trade and travel

Which city-state is best known for developing democracy?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Thebes

Who was allowed to vote in Athenian democracy?

• All citizens, including women

• Only male citizens

• Only the wealthy

• Everyone, including slaves

What type of government did Sparta have?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

What was the main focus of Spartan society?

• Trade and economy

• Military strength

• Literature and arts

• Religious ceremonies