First Semester Exam Review

How did mountains affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• The Greeks had excellent views to create detailed maps, but they struggled to breathe at high altitudes.
• The Greeks invented skiing while on the mountains, but they faced the threat of avalanches.
• The Greeks thought they were closer to their gods, but they often experienced cold temperatures.
• The Greeks were protected by natural barriers, but the poor soil made it harder to grow crops.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes a peninsula?

• a landform that is completely surrounded by mountains
• a landform that is mostly surrounded by water
• a landform that releases lava, ash, and gas
• a landform that is slightly smaller than a continent

How did the sea affect civilization in ancient Greece?

• Many Greeks became cooks, engineers, and pilots, who lived aboard submarines under the sea and protected the coast.
• Many Greeks became divers, surfers, and swimmers, who used the sea to prepare for water sports in the Panhellenic Games.
• Many Greeks became explorers, marine biologists, and scientists, who studied new underwater environments in the sea.
• Many Greeks became fishermen, merchants, and sailors, who found food and traveled to other places along the sea.

What is the name for the major gods and goddesses from Greek mythology?

• The Eternals
• The Immortals
• The Olympians
• The Supremes

Which of the following are true statements about the ancient Greeks? Select all that apply

• They were polytheistic meaning they worshiped many gods.
• The Greeks used myths to help explain how things were created.
• Greek gods were powerful and immortal, yet had flaws just like humans.
• The Greeks shared a common language and religion.
• The Greeks all believe that women should have a say in the government.

Why did the Greeks establish several colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?

• They wanted to discover new locations to resettle prisoners of war from other civilizations.
• They wanted to explore other areas of the world and find an alternate travel route to Asia.
• They wanted to increase their wealth through trade, and support their growing population with more farmland.
• They wanted to set up factories in remote areas that would not interfere with the daily lives of citizens.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of women in Sparta?

• Spartan women completed knitting, sewing, and other crafting projects.
• Spartan women completed physical training and could own property.
• Spartan women could be elected to serve on the council of elders.
• Spartan women often worked in the fields as farmers and laborers.

True or False: Athens was known for having a powerful army, while Sparta was known for having a powerful navy.

• True
• False

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Minoan civilization?

• The Minoans were a royal family that became the leaders of a kingdom established in a former Persian territory on the Ionian Sea.
• The Minoans were early ancestors of the Greeks, who migrated from the Red Sea and were the first people to speak and write the Greek language.
• The Minoans were expert shipbuilders, who made many artifacts showing marine life and established trade networks across the Mediterranean Sea.
• The Minoans were pirates, who invaded port cities on islands across the Aegean Sea and built magnificent palaces dedicated to Poseidon.

Which civilization was known for its warriors, building walled fortresses around Greece, and fighting in the legendary Trojan War?

• Macedonians
• Marathonians
• Mycenaeans
• Minoans