Ancient Greece Test Review 2025

Athens is labeled closest to number –

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Aegean Sea is labeled with the number –

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

All are true regarding how geography impacted the development of ancient Greece except –

• A. They created independent, small city-states that were cut off from one another by mountains or water

• B. They built vast empires due to the large and flat land spaces

• C. Some cities became important trading centers while others were isolated

• D. The location of the seas created skilled sailors and provided harbors for ships

In which TWO ways did the geography of ancient Greece impact its economic, social, and political development?

• Mountains separated city-states forcing isolation and development into separate city-states.

• The geographic closeness of the Roman Empire was a major influence in Greece's development.

• Lack of arable agricultural lands forced the Greeks to trade via sea routes.

• With all the city-states land locked together, they often worked and traded together.

Which idea about ancient Greece is most supported by the map?

• It relied on rivers to transport goods.

• It grew because of its seagoing activities.

• It took over other territories using land routes.

• It was separated from other areas by mountains.

In ancient Greece, people depended on the sea. Ancient Greeks used ships to carry olives, pottery, and others goods to locations across the Mediterranean Sea. What was likely an effect of the process described above?

• A. Greek culture spread over a wide area.

• B. Greek armies fought few wars.

• C. The wealth of Greece decreased as goods went to other places.

• D. The population of Greece decreased as people left to settle colonies.

The lack of arable land in Greece contributed to an economic system based on

• manufactured goods

• shipping and trade

• agricultural production

• Lumber and minerals

What primary factor encouraged Greek city-states to develop different identities?

• Language

• Religion

• Economy

• Geography

Giant statues of figures such as Athena and Zeus showed the importance of which aspect of ancient Greek culture?

• diplomacy

• religion

• warfare

• trade

Which location is described in the information?

• Troy

• Delphi

• Olympia

• Sparta