Geography of Ancient Greece Review

What makes much of Greece a peninsula?

• the lack of large rivers

• the water on three sides

• the steep mountain slopes

• the large number of islands

How did the Greek mountains affect communication?

• They promoted road building.

• They led people to write letters.

• They isolated communities.

• They made farmers stop speaking.

The ancient Greeks raised these animals on their farms because these animals.....

• did not need flat land.

• could drink sea water.

• supplied oil for lamps.

• did not eat much food.

Greece is on which continent?

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

• Asia

Why did the Greeks live in isolated communities?

• They didn't like each other.
• They were worried about spreading diseases.
• Mountains and hilly rocky land separated the city-states. 
• Many lakes and rivers made travel difficult

Choose the answer choice that correctly labels the City-State for symbol B on the map below.

• Knossos

• Athens

• Olympia

• Delphi

• Sparta

Choose the answer choice that correctly labels the City-State for symbol D on the map below.

• Knossos

• Athens

• Olympia

• Delphi

• Sparta

Why did the Greeks raise goats and sheep instead of cattle?

• These animals eat only grass.
• They can  graze on mountains and hill  sides.
• Their milk is very sweet.
• Greeks didn't like hamburger.

Which of the following is NOT a physical feature of Greece?

• Mountians
• lots of coastline
• peninsulas and islands
• vast open plains

What word describes the land of the Greek peninsula?

• rocky and mountainous
• flat
• underwater
• rolling