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Unit 4 Review: Ancient Greece

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the correct definition of peninsula?

a)

the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea

b)

the main part of a country

c)

land that is surrounded on 3 sides by water

d)

rough surface

2.

What is the correct definition for colonies?

a)

a port

b)

settlements in faraway places

c)

a holy person who the Greeks believed could communicate with the gods

d)

a type of animal

3.

True or False: Ancient Greeks found travel by sea easier than travel by land.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Select the answer that BEST describes why ancient Greek communities were isolated.

a)

Ancient Greeks had difficulty farming.

b)

There were many unpaved, rocky roads in ancient Greece.

c)

Greece is surrounded by mountains and seas.

d)

Ancient Greeks started colonies.

5.

All the following statements are TRUE about how farmers met their challenges EXCEPT…

a)

Some farmers built wide earth steps into the hills to create more flat land.

b)

Farmers grew crops like olives and grapes, which required less land.

c)

Farmers raised sheep and goats because they could graze on the side of the mountains.

d)

Since there were no major rivers, farmers used water from the surrounding seas to grow crops.

6.

Select the answer that BEST describes why ancient Greeks started colonies.

a)

Many ancient Greeks were eager to go on new adventures.

b)

The existing farmland no longer produced enough food to feed all the people.

c)

Ancient Greeks hoped to discover new items to trade with others.

d)

Oracles persuaded many Greeks that their journeys would be successful.

7.

This form of government was ruled by all free citizens.

a)

monarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

democracy

8.

This form of government had few wealthy men as rulers.

a)

monarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

democracy

9.

This form of government had one leader who took control by force.

a)

monarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

democracy

10.

This form of government had a king.

a)

monarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

democracy

11.

This form of government often improved the lives of the poor.

a)

monarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

democracy

12.

This form of government passed laws that helped only the rich.

a)

monarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

democracy

13.

This form of government lost power when aristocrats took over.

a)

monarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

democracy

14.

This form of government voted on issues.

a)

monarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

democracy

15.

Fill in the blank:

Athens’ form of government was _________________, and Sparta’s form of government was oligarchy.

a)

monarchy

b)

oligarchy

c)

tyranny

d)

democracy

16.

Fill in the blank:

Athens’ economy was based on trade, but Sparta’s economy was based on farming and _______________________.

a)

traveling

b)

conquering land

c)

using coins

d)

a strong government

17.

Which city-state focused more on military and strength over reading and writing in schools?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

18.

Which city-state gave women more rights?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

19.

Which city-state taught male students to become good political speakers?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

20.

Which city-state developed coins to make trading easier?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

21.

Which city-state made people they conquered into slaves?

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta