Economics of Ancient Greece

Why did the Greeks depend on trade?

• The soil was excellent for farming.

• The soil was not good for farming.

• They had too much food.

• They disliked farming.

What was the common currency used in ancient Greece?

• Euro

• Dollar

• Drachma

• Yen

Which city became a major trading city in ancient Greece?

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Athens

• Delphi

Why did the Greeks establish colonies?

• To increase wealth through trade and support a growing population

• To explore new lands for fun

• To escape from their own country

• To find new types of food

Where did groups from different city-states establish colonies?

• Around the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In the Arctic Circle

• In the Sahara Desert

Which of the following was a Greek colony?

• Naples in Italy

• Paris in France

• Berlin in Germany

• Madrid in Spain

What happened to people in Greece who were chosen to migrate to the colonies but refused?

• They faced strict punishments or even death

• They were given a reward

• They were sent on vacation

• They were ignored

What did most Greek colonies eventually become?

• Independent city-states

• Part of the Roman Empire

• Deserted islands

• Famous tourist spots

With which regions did the Greeks trade during ancient times?

• Egypt and Asia Minor

• India and China

• Australia and New Zealand

• North and South America

What mode of transportation did the Greeks primarily use for trade?

• Airplanes

• Trains

• Ships

• Cars