Ancient Greece

What geographical feature of Greece led to the development of terrace farming?

• Abundant flat land

• Mountainous terrain

• Large rivers

• Dense forests

What was a major consequence of Greece's proximity to three seas?

• Isolation from other cultures

• Development of a strong navy

• Seafaring and trade as a major way of life

• Abundance of farmland

What was the primary reason for the formation of colonies by the Greeks?

• To expand their empire

• To find new trading partners

• Due to poor farmland

• To spread their religion

What is a 'polis' in ancient Greece?

• A type of government

• A large farm

• An independent city-state

• A religious temple

Which early Greek civilization was based on the island of Crete?

• Mycenaeans

• Spartans

• Athenians

• Minoans

What type of government did most Greek city-states have initially?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

What is the term for a government led by a few elite families?

• Democracy

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What type of government did Athens have?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

In Athens, who could participate in the Assembly?

• Any male over 18

• Any male over 30

• Any citizen, male or female

• Only the wealthy

What was the main focus of life in Sparta?

• Arts and education

• Trade and tourism

• Military strength and protection

• Philosophy and science