Ancient Greece 1

The people of Ancient Greece lived in small, isolated communities that eventually grew into large city-states. Why were these communities isolated from one another?

• The lands were often conquered by invaders.

• The land was irregular and mountainous.

• The people spoke many different languages.

• The people wanted to avoid spreading diseases.

What is labeled D on the map?

• Sparta

• Peloponnesian Peninsula

• Asia Minor

• Indian subcontinent

Where is Athens located?

• A

• C

• D

• B

Which of these defines "rule by the few" such as in ancient Greece?

• monarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

What is located at E on the map?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Aegean Sea

In ancient Greece, merchants and traders searched the Mediterranean Sea for natural resources like iron for tools, silver for coins, clay and marble for statues, and timber for houses and ships. These resources were scarce and found in many different places. What effect did the merchants have on the region?

• They created more scarcity of natural resources in the region.

• They discouraged trade among regions outside the Mediterranean.

• They connected different regions and helped develop trade.

• They contributed to the economic isolation of each different region.

What is labeled F on the map?

• Asia Minor

• Peloponnesian Peninsula

• Iberian Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

Which of these best describes the political authority of Greek city-states?

• They were exactly the same as countries.

• They were ruled by kings and queens.

• They were independent cities with authority over nearby regions.

• They were only located in the Arabian Peninsula.

The establishment of the polis or "city-state" was the greatest political achievement of this society. The polis was a single city around which all political units in the area were centered. All of the city-states controlled their own land and were independent from one another. Sparta was the largest of the city-states. At one time, it controlled more than 3,000 square miles of surrounding territory. Which of these societies is described by the passage above?

• Indus River Valley

• Ancient Egypt

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

Where is Macedonia located?

• A

• C

• B

• D