The land was rocky and mountainous. Roads were unpaved, and wagon wheels frequently broke on sharp rocks or became stuck in the mud.
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What made farming in Greece especially difficult?
The soil was very rocky and not fertile
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Which form of government usually came first in ancient Greek city-states?
Monarchy
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In a tyranny, how was a leader able to rule?
By military force and winning the support of the people
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What makes Greece a peninsula?
It is surrounded by water on 3 sides
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How did the mountains in ancient Greece impact communication?
The mountains isolated communities from one another.
200
Why did ancient Greeks produce so much olive oil?
They could grow many olive trees in a small space
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How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?
They inherited their power from a relative (hereditary rule)
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Why were some tyrants well liked?
They made laws that improved people's lives
200
The ancient Greeks worshiped the sea god Poseidon. What does this tell us about the ancient Greeks?
The sea was a very important part of their lives
300
What problems did ancient Greek communities try to solve by starting colonies?
They were trying to solve the problem of the land shortage that occurred as the population in ancient Greece began to grow.
300
What are three kinds of animals that the Greeks raised, and why did they choose to raise these animals?
Goat, sheep, bees
300
What happened to the king’s advisers after the king lost power?
They became the new ruling group (oligarchy)
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What is one characteristic that made democracy in Athens different from other ancient forms of government?
All citizens shared ruling power
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What are the three seas surrounding ancient Greece?
The Aegean, the Ionian, and the Mediterranean
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What is one geographical feature that would be important for a new colony to have?
A natural harbor or access to a body of water
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Why did ancient Greek communities sometimes fight each other?
They wanted more land
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What kinds of laws did oligarchs pass?
Laws that favored the rich
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How was ancient Greek democracy different from democracy in the United States today?
In ancient Greece, all citizens voted directly on all issues (direct democracy)
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What is the meaning of the Greek word that our word "aristocrat" comes from?
The Greek word means "best"
500
How did colonies affect ancient Greek culture?
They spread Greek culture over a wide area.
500
If an adviser told a farmer, “You could grow more crops by using irrigation,” how would the farmer
most likely reply?
We do not have a big enough river or fresh water source
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Who would have most likely said these words?
"I was in the army when people began to complain about members of the government getting richer while
everybody else was getting poorer. So I stepped forward, and with the people's help, I became a leader."
A tyrant
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How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?
Steep mountains kept people from different areas apart, and made communication different
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How long were people typically ostracized for in ancient Athens?