Ancient Greece Review

What made farming difficult in Ancient Greece?

• Rocky soil and steep hills
• Flat plains and good soil
• Lots of rain and rivers
• Flat land and forests

Why were Greek city-states isolated?

• Mountains and rough terrain
• Rivers and forests
• Flat coastlines
• Large cities

What did Greeks use the sea for?

• Travel, trade, and fishing
• Art and religion
• Building cities
• Farming and sports

Why did Greeks start colonies?

• To get more farmland
• To escape war
• To find treasure
• To meet new people

What did Greeks trade?

• Olive oil and pottery
• Weapons and gold
• Books and scrolls
• Spices and silk

Who had rights in Greek city-states?

• Free male citizens
• All adults
• Only women
• Only slaves

What was life like for Athenian women?

• Ran the home and raised kids
• Voted and owned land
• Served in the army
• Traveled to colonies

What did Spartan boys do at age 7?

• Trained for the military
• Worked in farms
• Learned to paint
• Became teachers

What role did slaves have in Greece?

• Worked in homes and fields
• Taught in schools
• Worked in temples
• Owned businesses

What did Greek homes have?

• Open courtyards and few windows
• Large doors and fountains
• Two-story towers
• Stone statues and gardens