8: Geography and the Early Greeks Quizs

Which civilization began on the island of Crete?

• Minoan

• Mycenaean

• Phoenician

• Roman

Most of Greece is a(n) ____________________ with a rugged coastline, causing many ancient Greek communities to develop seafaring cultures.

• island

• continent

• peninsula

• archipelago

What role did mythology play in ancient Greek culture?

• It was primarily a form of entertainment.

• It explained natural phenomena, taught moral lessons, and was integral to religious practices.

• It served as a historical record of events.

• It was used to promote political agendas.

By the mid-1400s BC, the ________________ civilization had declined partly because a massive volcanic eruption on the island of Thera affected the agriculture on Crete.

• Minoan

• Mycenaean

• Phoenician

• Babylonian

What was the first major civilization to develop in Greece?

• The Minoan civilization

• The Mycenaean civilization

• The Roman civilization

• The Byzantine civilization

What kinds of landforms are found in Greece?

• mountains, valleys, coastal plains

• deserts, plateaus, tundras

• hills, canyons, swamps

• islands, fjords, prairies

Why was travel throughout Greece difficult for ancient Greeks?

• Mountains blocked travel by land.

• Rivers were too deep to cross.

• Cities were too far apart.

• The weather was always stormy.

How might the difficulty of mountain travel have been a benefit to the Greeks?

• Mountains would provide a form of protection, keeping others from easily attacking.

• Mountains made it easier for trade routes to develop.

• Mountains allowed for larger armies to be mobilized quickly.

• Mountains provided fertile land for agriculture.

Where did many ancient Greeks seek refuge in times of invasion?

• in an acropolis

• in a temple

• in a marketplace

• in a theater

The ____________ served as both a marketplace and a place to gather for political meetings and religious ceremonies in many ancient Greek cities.

• forum

• agora

• stadium

• acropolis