The Seas
1. What makes much of Greece a peninsula?
a. the lack of large rivers
b. the water on three sides
c. the steep mountain slopes
d. the large number of islands
b. the water on three sides
Why did people prefer traveling in groups if it was slower?
It was safer and they could carry more supplies
What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult?
a. mud
b. rocks
c. bandits
d. weather
b. rocks
True or False
Ancient Greeks used maple syrup as a natural sweetener
False: They used honey
Greek merchant ships were built for speed so they could ship goods faster.
False
They were built to carry large amounts of cargo, as a consequence they were very slow
Why was the sea so important to the ancient Greeks?
a. It provided water for their farms.
b. It restricted cultural diffusion.
c. They relied on the sea for travel and trade.
d. They stayed away from the sea as much as they could.
c. They relied on the sea for travel and trade.
The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because they
a. did not want to offend the earth god.
b. were afraid of people from other villages.
c. used the land for farming instead of roads.
d. found traveling through the mountains difficult.
d. found traveling through the mountains difficult
How did farmers in ancient Greece adjust to the area's difficult terrain?
a. They only raised livestock.
b. They built flat steps into the hills.
c. They invented a new design for the wheelbarrow.
d. They limited how many olive trees each farmer could grow.
b. They built flat steps into the hills.
Which form of transportation was used to carry most trade goods?
A. donkeys
B. horses
C. ships
D. wagons
Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?
a. They had too many soldiers.
b. They were crowded together.
c. They could not start colonies.
d. They each wanted more land.
d. They each wanted more land
If you could label the Aegean Sea on the map, describe where you would put the label.
Off the eastern coast of Greece
How did the Greek mountains affect communication?
a. They isolated communities.
b. They promoted road building.
c. They led people to write letters.
d. They made farmers stop speaking.
a. They isolated communities.
The ancient Greeks raised these animals on their farms because these animals
a. did not need flat land.
b. could drink sea water.
c. supplied oil for lamps.
d. did not eat much food.
a. did not need flat land
What is a reason why the ancient Greeks produced so much olive oil?
a. They could feed the olive oil to their pigs.
b. They could exchange the olive oil for nuts.
c. They could grow olive trees in a small space.
d. They could get olives from other countries in trade.
c. They could grow olive trees in a small space
What did Greek sailors use to help them steer their ships?
A. stars
B. charts
C. radios
D. compasses
A. Stars
Why was sailing such a difficult task in the seas of Ancient Greece?
Rocks, Islands, and waves made travel difficult. Ships would typically anchor at night.
A good location to start an ancient Greek colony would have had
a. tall mountains.
b. a high city wall.
c. a natural harbor.
d. strong local tribes.
c. a natural harbor
How many major rivers are located in ancient Greece?
Why did ancient Greek communities trade?
A. to stop having to farm
B. to get goods they needed
C. to enjoy adventures at sea
D. to give families work to do
B. to get the goods they needed
What problem did ancient Greek communities try to solve by starting colonies?
a. too many ships
b. too much timber
c. shortage of people
d. shortage of farmland
d. shortage of farmland
What seas are located to the east, west, and south of mainland Greece?
Ionian, Mediterranean, Aegean, (Will also accept Adriatic and Black)
Which of the six Themes of World History is best represented in Geography and Settlement of Ancient Greece?
Human-Environment Interaction
Name 6 animals kept by farmers in Ancient Greece.
Goats, Sheep, Chickens, Pigs, Oxen, Mules, Donkeys, Bees
Which choice of titles would best describe the products below?
Olive Oil, Pottery Grain, Metal, Timber
A. Wants and Needs
B. Farms and Villages
C. Goods and Services
D. Exports and Imports
D. Exports and Imports
How did ancient Greek colonies affect other places?
a. They spread the Greek culture over a wide area.
b. They led the Greeks to adopt Asian culture.
c. They caused village cultures to develop in different ways.
d. They forced settlers to lose their culture and rights as Greeks.