Unit 3 Ancient Greece

The poor soil of Greece could not support many inhabitants, and, as population increased, emigration offered the only means of relieving the pressure of numbers. —from World History, Hutton Webster, 1921

The excerpt most relates to the attitude of ancient Greeks towards

• trade

• colonies

• religious faith

• military strength

Greece is located at which point on the map?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which conclusion is best supported by this map?

• Sparta could not beat Athens without destroying the main city

• Athens could not invade Sparta successfully without a calvary

• Sparta needed a navy in order to succeed in laying siege to Athens

• Athens needed more men to join the military in order to conquer Sparta

Life in ancient Greece was shaped by which geographical features?

• deserts and oases

• valleys and forests

• glaciers and tundra

• mountains and islands

How did its location near the sea most contribute to the growth of ancient Greece?

• by supplying water for irrigating crops

• by providing easy access to trade routes

• by creating a natural barrier from enemies

• by generating power for watermills

Giant statues of figures such as Athena and Zeus showed the importance of which aspect of ancient Greek culture?

• trade

• warfare

• religion

• diplomacy

Which figure is known in ancient Greek mythology as "king of the gods"?

• Apollo

• Hermes

• Poseidon

• Zeus

Why was Poseidon considered one of the main gods in ancient Greek mythology?

• Ancient Greeks believed in an underworld

• Ancient Greeks enjoyed music and other arts

• Ancient Greeks often went to war against each other

• Ancient Greeks depended on the sea for food and trade

The development of direct democracy in ancient Greece expanded which traditional belief?

• Religious faith is the basis for the law

• individuals have political duties

• people have moral freedom

• there is only one god

Based on the timeline, when was there MOST equality among citizens in ancient Athens?

• before 800 BCE

• between 800 BCE and 700 BCE

• between 600 BCE and 500 BCE

• after 500 BCE