3.15 Unit Test: The Western Classical World

What influence did geography play in the development of Greek society?

• Geography unified all Greek tribes into a single empire.
• Geography led to a reliance on agriculture and limited maritime activities.
• Geography led to the development of independent city-states, diverse cultures, and a strong maritime trade network in Greek society.
• Geography had no significant impact on Greek trade or culture.

Which describes the geography of Greece?

• Greece has a mountainous landscape with many islands and a long coastline.
• Greece is located in the northern part of Europe, far from the sea.
• Greece is primarily flat with no significant islands.
• Greece has a desert landscape with few water bodies.

Which cultural element was not common to all Greek city-states?

• Artistic styles
• epics

• Language and dialects
• Religious practices

Who was Zeus?

• god of the sea

• god of the underworld

• king of the gods

• god of music

Which was common to all Greek city-states?

• music

• democracy

• religion

• art

Which does not describe Athens?

• a polis in which the people elected their own leaders and voted on important issues

• a place where the people focused exclusively on war

• A cultural hub
• A historical city

Why did the Persian emperor Darius invade Greece?

• Athenians had helped Ionian cities when they revolted against the Persians

• He wanted to avenge the defeat of his father, Xerxes

• he wanted to stop the fighting between Sparta and Athens

• Spartan forces under King Leonidas had attacked several Persian cities

How did the people of Athens feel after the Persian Wars?

• proud and confident

• afraid and suspicious

• angry and violent

• disappointed and wary

Which item is not considered a legacy of ancient Greece?

• checks and balances

• trial by peers

• symmetry and balance in architecture

• advancement in geometry and physics

Which legacy of the ancient Greeks is important to all modern democracies?

• geographic insights

• concept of citizenship

• language and mythology

• scientific observation and inquiry