Greek Unit Test

How did the Greeks respond to the limited farmland they possessed?

• Building taller buildings to maximize space
• Implementing strict farming regulations
• Developing advanced irrigation systems
• Establishing colonies in other regions

What two things did each Greek city-state have in common?

• A shared military and economy
• A centralized government and ruler
• A common language and religion
• Independence and their own form of government

What was the primary purpose of the Greek polis?

• Military conquest
• Self-governance
• Religious worship
• promote civic and commercial life

How did the lack of arable land in Greece affect their economy?

• contributed to an economic system based on shipping and trade

• Expansion of arable land and increased food security
• Diversification of the economy and reduced reliance on trade
• Increased agricultural production and self-sufficiency

Who was considered chief among the Greek gods?

• Zeus
• Poseidon
• Hades
• Athena

Which term best describes Greek religion?

• Monotheistic
• Atheistic
• Pantheistic
• Polytheistic

Which deity did the Greeks worship as the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts?

• Athena
• Zeus
• Hera
• Apollo

Why was the Parthenon built?

• To serve as a royal palace
• To honor the god Zeus
• To worship the goddess Athena
• To store valuable artifacts

Which form of government was Athens the first to develop?

• Anarchy
• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy

Which form of government is most closely associated with Sparta?

• democracy
• dictatorship
• oligarchy
• monarchy