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WorksheetsCH 11, Lesson 1 Review (Geography of Ancient Greece)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
What makes much of Greece a peninsula?
the lack of large rivers
the water on three sides
the steep mountain slopes
the large number of islands
How did the Greek mountains affect communication?
They promoted road building.
They led people to write letters.
They isolated communities.
They made farmers stop speaking.
What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?
mud
rocks
robbers
climate/weather
The ancient Greeks raised these animals on their farms because these animals.....
did not need flat land.
could drink sea water.
supplied oil for lamps.
did not eat much food.
Greece is on which continent?
Europe
Africa
North America
Asia
What is a 'city-state?'
A city within a state
Your address
The government of Greece
A city that acts like a small country
What is the climate like in ancient Greece?
mild winters and hot summers
freezing winters and summers
spring like temperatures every day
constant rain all year
What is Greece's hilly terrain (land) good for?
lots of farming
communication between city-states
growing grapes and olives
providing water for the crops
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the geography in Greece?
They became excellent fishermen, sailors and traders
There was lots of farmland to grow crops.
The mountains made it difficult to communicate and travel
Trade was very important
Who was the first group to exist on Greek's mainland (peninsula)?
Greeks
Mycenaeans
Trojans
Minitours
Which of the following is NOT a way the Aegean Sea impacted the Ancient Greeks, according to the article?
They used it for transportation.
They used it to fish for food.
They used its coastlines to form their city-states.
They used it to invade other nations with their navy.
What is the main reason it was difficult to travel by land throughout Ancient Greece?
The land was very mountainous.
The winters were harsh and cold.
There were no wheels in Ancient Greece.
The Ancient Greeks did not have the means to travel.
In which region was Athens located?
Peloponnese
Central Greece
Northern Greece
Islands
City-state formed along which body of water?
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
80% of Greece is made up of this landform:
Rivers
Canyons
Mountains
Lakes
