Geography
Which of the following statements most accurately describes a peninsula?
a landform that is completely surrounded by mountains
a landform that is mostly surrounded by water
a landform that releases lava, ash, and gas
a landform that is slightly smaller than a continent
2. a landform that is mostly surrounded by water
Which god from Greek mythology has the powers of the sky and thunder?
Zues
Sporting competition held every four years in honor of Zeus.
Olympics
True or False: Athenian democracy excluded women, children, immigrants, and enslaved people from participating in the government.
True
Which of the following were major goods produced in ancient Greece?
corn, iron, and pepper
cotton, papyrus, and soybeans
glass, gold, and wheat
olives, pottery, and wine
4- olives, pottery, and wine
Which of the following bodies of water are the three seas that surrounded ancient Greece?
1) Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea
2) Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Red Sea
3) Adriatic Sea, North Sea, Baltic Sea
4) Arabian Sea, Coral Sea, Caribbean Sea
1) Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea
Stories about gods and heroes that attempt to explain different natural and historical events
Mythology
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all famous leaders in which academic field of study?
philosophy
geography
history
1- philosophy
Someone who has the right to participate in government.
Citizen
Why did the Greeks establish several colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?
They wanted to increase wealth through trade and support their growing population
Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?
Greek communities had a large population that could not be controlled by one government.
Greek communities spoke different languages and had various religious beliefs.
Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.
Greek communities were not aware that other groups of people lived in the area.
3- Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.
What is the name for the major gods and goddesses from Greek mythology?
The Olympians
What types of plays were invented by the ancient Greeks and became a form of entertainment?
comedy and tragedy
Why do some historians refer to Alexander as “the Great”?
He was a famous architect who built the Parthenon in Athens and the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt.
He was a famous chariot driver who never lost a race during the Panhellenic Games.
He was a famous king who created one of the world’s largest empires in a short amount of time.
He was a famous philosopher who established several schools, including the Academy and Lyceum.
3- He was a famous king who created one of the world’s largest empires in a short amount of time.
List the eras of ancient Greek history in chronological order.
Archaic Period, Classical Period, Dark Age, Hellenistic Period, Minoan Civilization, Mycenaean Civilization
Classical Period, Dark Age, Mycenaean Civilization, Archaic Period, Hellenistic Period, Minoan Civilization
Minoan Civilization, Mycenaean Civilization, Dark Age, Archaic Period, Classical Period, Hellenistic Period
Mycenaean Civilization, Dark Age, Minoan Civilization, Archaic Period, Hellenistic Period, Classical Period
3- Minoan Civilization, Mycenaean Civilization, Dark Age, Archaic Period, Classical Period, Hellenistic Period
How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?
Many Greeks became cooks, engineers, and pilots, who lived aboard submarines under the sea and protected the coast.
Many Greeks became divers, surfers, and swimmers, who used the sea to prepare for water sports in the Panhellenic Games.
Many Greeks became explorers, marine biologists, and scientists, who studied new underwater environments in the sea.
Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.
4- Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.
True or False: The Greeks had a holy book called the Iliad that contained the teachings and guidelines for their ancient religion.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Minoan civilization?
The Minoans were a royal family that became the leaders of a kingdom established in a former Persian territory on the Ionian Sea.
The Minoans were early ancestors of the Greeks, who migrated from the Red Sea and were the first people to speak and write the Greek language.
The Minoans were expert shipbuilders, who made many artifacts showing marine life and established trade networks across the Mediterranean Sea.
The Minoans were pirates, who invaded port cities on islands across the Aegean Sea and built magnificent palaces dedicated to Poseidon.
The Minoans were expert shipbuilders, who made many artifacts showing marine life and established trade networks across the Mediterranean Sea.
True or False: Tyrants, such as Peisistratos, always made cruel and harsh laws in the ancient world.
False
Which civilization was known for its warriors, building walled fortresses around Greece, and fighting in the legendary Trojan War?
Macedonians
Marathonians
Minotaurs
Mycenaeans
4- Mycenaeans
How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?
The Greeks had excellent views to create detailed maps, but they struggled to breathe at high altitudes.
The Greeks invented skiing while on the mountains, but they faced the threat of avalanches.
The Greeks thought they were closer to their gods, but they often experienced cold temperatures.
The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.
4- The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.
Why did many Greeks travel to the city-state of Delphi and see the Pythia at the Temple of Apollo?
The Greeks wanted to ask the Pythia questions about their futures and destinies.
Why is Hippocrates considered an important figure in world history?
He was a doctor who created an oath for medical professionals to act in the best interest of their patients.
Why is Cleisthenes considered an important figure in world history?
He was an athlete who won three different foot racing events in four consecutive Olympics.
He was a commander whose navy won the Battle of Salamis in the Persian Wars.
He was a librarian who saved several works during the burning of the Library of Alexandria.
He was a politician who changed Athens’ constitution and made it a democracy.
4- He was a politician who changed Athens’ constitution and made it a democracy.
Why do historians refer to a period of ancient Greek history as the Dark Age?
There are no available written records about historical events.