Greece Quiz

Geography

100

In addition to its many islands and coastline, Greece's geography is dominated by this geographical feature

Mountains

200

Because of its geography, Greece was not a united empire but a collection of city-states, and each one was called this

Polis

300

Greece lies to the east of this European country, which juts out into the Mediterranean Sea like a boot

Italy

400

This continent forms the southern edge of the Mediterranean Sea, south of Greece

Africa

Athens vs. Sparta

100

Requires all men to join the army and is known for its discipline

Sparta

200

Emphasizes education and a more relaxed lifestyle

Athens

300

Has a democracy in which all citizens vote on all laws

Athens

400

Affords women more rights and responsibilities

Sparta

Hellenization

100

This man conquered most of the Middle East (Persian Empire) and Egypt, establishing one of the largest empires in the ancient world

Alexander the Great

200

This Greek philosopher developed a method in which people should QUESTION EVERYTHING

Socrates

300

This Greek philosopher argued against a democracy in favor of a republic in which people were ruled by wise "philosopher-kings"

Plato

400

Hellenization, in which the Greeks spread their philosophies, mathematics, and clothing during their conquest, is an example of this process

Cultural diffusion OR Assimilation