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Ancient Greece Unit Test Review #1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the BEST way to describe the Geography of Greece?

a)

A Peninsula with rocky, mountainous terrain

b)

Completely surrounded by sea and water

c)

Connected to Asia by a plateau region

d)

A Peninsula with low, flat plains

2.

The Greeks adapted by raising crops and animals that thrived in their environment. Which of these is NOT a crop or animal commonly raised in ancient Greece?

a)

Cows

b)

Grapes

c)

Olives

d)

Sheep and Goats

3.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the hilly / mountainous terrain in Greece?

a)

The greeks became skilled at sailing.

b)

The greeks began trading with other groups to get things they couldn't make themselves.

c)

Greek city-states were isolated from each other.

d)

The Greeks began to create colonies in far off places like China & India

4.

How did the mountains of Greece affect the government?

a)

They traveled by sea to unite the government

b)

They used a postal service to unite the government

c)

It kept them isolated, which led to individual goverments

d)

It kept them isolated, which united the government

5.

Which of these physical features did NOT affect settlement in Greece?

a)

Rocky Mountains and hills

b)

Rough Seas

c)

A lack of Rivers

d)

Deserts

6.

Which type of government is this:

One person is the ruler. They gained power by inheriting it from a family member.

a)

Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Tyranny

d)

Monarchy

7.

Which type of government is this:

One person is the ruler. They gained power by force, usually with the military or popularity.

a)

Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Tyranny

d)

Monarchy

8.

Which type of government is this:

There are usually a few people in charge. They are usually aristocrats or upper class citizens like nobles.

a)

Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Republic

9.

Which type of government is this:

The citizens have the power in this government. They can vote and voice their opinion.

a)

Republic

b)

Communism

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Democracy

10.

Which City-State liked to Travel and Trade more?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

11.

Which City-State liked had a Democracy style of Government?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

12.

Which City-State based their education on Protecting their people?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

13.

Which City-State had more rights for Women?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

14.

Which City-State was located closer to the sea?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

15.

Which City-State was more likely to support the Arts, Science and Advancement?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

16.

Which City-State would steal from their neighbors, and had iron bars for currency?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

17.

True/False


Men and Women who were over 18, and born to 2 Athenian parents were considered citizens.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Who did NOT fight in the Greco-Persian war?

a)

Athens

b)

Persia

c)

Sparta

d)

China

e)

Other Greek city-states

19.

In the Peloponnesian War, why did Athens and it's allies have a larger more powerful Navy?

a)

They were located by the Sea

b)

They were located far from the Sea

c)

They did most of their fighting using foot soldiers

d)

They knew Sparta had a strong navy, and was located by the Sea

20.

Based on the map, how did the geography of Greece impact settlement and civilization?

a)

They were united due to the abundance of water and travel by ships

b)

They were united as one nation, Greece

c)

City-states were isolated because of mountains which led to different cultures and governments

d)

City-states were isolated because of deserts which led to different cultures and governments

21.

What was the short-term impact of the Peloponnesian War?

a)

There was less usable Greek farmland

b)

Too many men had died in the battles

c)

Both

d)

Neither

22.

Which of these is NOT true about who fought in the Peloponnesian War?

a)

Athens and Greek Allies

b)

Sparta and Greek Allies

c)

Persia and Athens on their side

d)

Persia and Sparta on their side

23.

Sparta and its allies had:

a)

A full Naval fleet as an advantage

b)

Powerful land based armies as an advantage

c)

Powerful land based armies as a disadvantage

d)

No advantages over Athens

24.

What was one effect of the Peloponnesian War?

a)

Macedamia invaded Greece

b)

Athens took over Macedonia

c)

All Greeks united to create one nation, Macedonia

d)

Macedonia invaded Greece

25.

How did Sparta benefit from its location during the Peloponnesian wars?

a)

Sparta was near the sea, which is why it had a great navy

b)

Sparta was farther inland, which kept it safe from the Athenian Navy

c)

Sparta was so far away, Athens couldn't survive the trip

d)

Sparta was protected by deserts on each side like Egypt would've been