TPT Ancient Greece: Geography Quiz

What was the time period during which Ancient Greece existed?

• 1500 BCE to 500 BCE

• 1200 BCE to 31 BCE

• 1000 BCE to 200 BCE

• 800 BCE to 100 BCE

Which seas were included in the territory of Ancient Greece?

• Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas

• Aegean, Ionian, and Red Seas

• Mediterranean, Aegean, and Ionian Seas

• Black, Red, and Ionian Seas

What natural formations created barriers between Greek city-states?

• Rivers and lakes

• Deserts and forests

• Mountains, seas, and islands

• Plains and valleys

What was the name of the area where the Greeks first settled?

• Ionian Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

What percentage of the Greek mainland was mountainous?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What was the tallest mountain in Greece where the Ancient Greeks believed their gods lived?

• Mount Pindus

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Crete

• Mount Aegean

What type of clothing did most people in Ancient Greece wear during the hot summers?

• Heavy woolen coats

• Lightweight clothing

• Fur-lined jackets

• Thick cotton robes

What was the primary reason ancient Greeks were not considered a large empire?

• They had different languages and cultures.

• They were divided into several powerful city-states.

• They had no rulers or laws.

• They were constantly at war with each other.

Which of the following was NOT a major Greek city-state?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Rome

Where were Greek colonies set up to spread Greek culture?

• Throughout Asia and Australia

• Throughout the Mediterranean and the Black Sea

• Throughout North and South America

• Throughout the Arctic and Antarctic regions