WorksheetsAncient Greece Unit Test Review #1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the BEST way to describe the Geography of Greece?
A Peninsula with rocky, mountainous terrain
Completely surrounded by sea and water
Connected to Asia by a plateau region
A Peninsula with low, flat plains
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?
Cows
Grapes
Olives
Sheep and Goats
Which of the following was NOT a result of the hilly / mountainous terrain in Greece?
The greeks became skilled at sailing.
The greeks began trading with other groups to get things they couldn't make themselves.
Greek city-states were isolated from each other.
The Greeks began to create colonies in far off places like China & India
How did the mountains of Greece affect the government?
They traveled by sea to unite the government
They used a postal service to unite the government
It kept them isolated, which led to individual goverments
It kept them isolated, which united the government
Which of these physical features did NOT affect settlement in Greece?
Rocky Mountains and hills
Rough Seas
A lack of Rivers
Deserts
Which type of government is this:
One person is the ruler. They gained power by inheriting it from a family member.
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Which type of government is this:
One person is the ruler. They gained power by force, usually with the military or popularity.
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Which type of government is this:
There are usually a few people in charge. They are usually aristocrats or upper class citizens like nobles.
Democracy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Republic
Which type of government is this:
The citizens have the power in this government. They can vote and voice their opinion.
Republic
Communism
Dictatorship
Democracy
Which City-State liked to Travel and Trade more?
Athens
Sparta
Which City-State liked had a Democracy style of Government?
Athens
Sparta
Which City-State based their education on Protecting their people?
Athens
Sparta
Which City-State had more rights for Women?
Athens
Sparta
Which City-State was located closer to the sea?
Athens
Sparta
Which City-State was more likely to support the Arts, Science and Advancement?
Athens
Sparta
Which City-State would steal from their neighbors, and had iron bars for currency?
Athens
Sparta
True/False
Men and Women who were over 18, and born to 2 Athenian parents were considered citizens.
True
False
Who did NOT fight in the Greco-Persian war?
Athens
Persia
Sparta
China
Other Greek city-states
In the Peloponnesian War, why did Athens and it's allies have a larger more powerful Navy?
They were located by the Sea
They were located far from the Sea
They did most of their fighting using foot soldiers
They knew Sparta had a strong navy, and was located by the Sea
Based on the map, how did the geography of Greece impact settlement and civilization?
They were united due to the abundance of water and travel by ships
They were united as one nation, Greece
City-states were isolated because of mountains which led to different cultures and governments
City-states were isolated because of deserts which led to different cultures and governments
What was the short-term impact of the Peloponnesian War?
There was less usable Greek farmland
Too many men had died in the battles
Both
Neither
Which of these is NOT true about who fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Greek Allies
Sparta and Greek Allies
Persia and Athens on their side
Persia and Sparta on their side
Sparta and its allies had:
A full Naval fleet as an advantage
Powerful land based armies as an advantage
Powerful land based armies as a disadvantage
No advantages over Athens
What was one effect of the Peloponnesian War?
Macedamia invaded Greece
Athens took over Macedonia
All Greeks united to create one nation, Macedonia
Macedonia invaded Greece
How did Sparta benefit from its location during the Peloponnesian wars?
Sparta was near the sea, which is why it had a great navy
Sparta was farther inland, which kept it safe from the Athenian Navy
Sparta was so far away, Athens couldn't survive the trip
Sparta was protected by deserts on each side like Egypt would've been
