Ancient Greece Test Review

Front

Which of the following statements describes a peninsula? a landform that is completely surrounded by mountains, a landform mostly surrounded by water, a landform that releases lava, ash, and gas, a landform that is slightly smaller than a continent

Back

a landform mostly surrounded by water

Front

In this form of government the king holds the power and is passed down through the family

Back

Monarchy

Front

In this type of government the citizens hold the power. Athens was known to be one of the first to use this form of government.

Back

Democracy

Front

In this form of government a small group of rich men hold the power, and often the power is inherited from parent to child.

Back

Oligarchy

Front

In this form of government power is taken by force, and even though it sounds like it may be bad for the people it often turned out good.

Back

Tyranny

Front

Where would an agora be found in a polis?

Back

In the middle of the town so people had easy access to the market

Front

How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?

Back

The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.

Front

How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?

Back

Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.

Front

Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?

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Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.

Front

Which statement best describes Sparta's trading practices? Options: Sparta traded widely with all neighbors to obtain necessary goods. Sparta seldom traded, and relied on farming and conquering other areas to get what was needed. Sparta traded with Egypt, Persia, and China only. Sparta was rich with natural resources, so they never needed to trade.

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Sparta seldom traded, and relied on farming and conquering other areas to get what was needed