Ancient Greek Culture and Society

What is the geographical position of Greece in Europe?

• Northwestern corner

• Northeastern corner

• Southwestern corner

• Southeastern corner

Which of the following is NOT close to Greece?

• Rome

• Egypt

• Australia

• Turkey

What percentage of Greece is covered in mountains?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

Where is the Aegean Sea located in relation to Greece?

• North

• South

• East

• West

During which months did rain fall in ancient Greece?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

What could be found in the agoras besides people?

• Animals

• Statues of gods and heroes

• Trees

• Fountains

Which of the following was a popular athletic activity in ancient Greece?

• Chess

• Sports and athletic competitions

• Painting

• Singing

Why did Greece not rely on rivers like most other civilizations?

• They had too many rivers

• They did not have any rivers

• Their rivers were too small

• Their rivers were polluted

Why did farming in Greece not depend on flooding?

• They had advanced irrigation systems

• They did not have rivers

• They used rainwater

• They farmed in the mountains

What did the Greeks do with their crops?

• Stored them for winter

• Sold them to other lands across the seas

• Used them only for local consumption

• Traded them for livestock