Greek Geography

Greece is a(n) _______ because it is surrounded on three sides by water.

• island

• peninsula

• continent

• mountain

Which type of landscape best describes much of the region of Ancient Greece?

• flat
• mountainous
• desert
• rainforest

In what continent is Greece located?

• Europe
• Australia
• America
• Asia

How was it possible that different parts of Greece had different forms of government?

• Different languages made communication difficult
• Steep mountains kept people apart

How did geography of ancient Greece affect its early development?

• The mountains lead to independent city-states
• An inland location hurt trade and colonization

Which of the following was NOT an obstacle for farmers in Greece?

• Mountains
• No major rivers
• rocky soil
• abundant grazing lands

When did Greeks travel by boat the most?

• During the day

• During the night

Greeks were really good at:

• flight

• shipbuilding

• astronomy

• religion

What is the name of a resting spot in Ancient Greece?

• Lettuce

• Let

• Luminous

• Leche

Why was it dangerous to travel by boat?

• Pirates

• Storms

• Rough Seas

• all of the above